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ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
25
Schools
9,286
Students
$20,297
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
69.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
76.4%
Graduation Rate
-10.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 9,286 students across 25 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,297 is above average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (25)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLEARVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–05398
DISCOVERY COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYPK–05483
KENNEDY COMMUNITY SCHOOLPK–08626
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY03–05396
MADISON ELEMENTARYPK–05649
OAK HILL COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYPK–05814
TALAHI COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYPK–02563
WESTWOOD ELEMENTARYKG–05387
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTH JUNIOR HIGH06–08708
SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH06–08867
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALC - Foley07–120
ALC - Holdingford07–120
ALC - Kimball07–120
ALC - Sartell09–120
ALC - Sauk Rapids07–120
APOLLO SENIOR HIGH09–121,225
Newport Academy07–120
St. Cloud Area Learning Center06–12255
TECHNICAL SENIOR HIGH09–121,515
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,297+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
19%
State
61.7%
Local (property tax)
18.7%
Federal
19.7%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
9,286
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.4%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,297 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.4%, graduation is 10.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 25 public schools, serving a total of 9,286 students.
What is the graduation rate for ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 76.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $20,297 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
70% of students in ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.