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Saints Guided Studies

4111 AMBASSADOR BLVD, SAINT FRANCIS, MN 55070St. Francis Area Schools →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
0
Students
Total enrolled
25%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 71% vs nat'l
$14,524
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Near-average funding
District spends $14,524 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Saints Guided Studies is a high in SAINT FRANCIS, Minnesota. The district invests $14,524 per student — close to the national average of $14,347. The 25% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Saints Guided Studies

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Total Students
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Student:Teacher
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Free Lunch
Grade Range
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Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273354005051

Academic Outcomes at Saints Guided Studies

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
LT50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
25%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 67th percentile nationally.

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Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55070

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,524Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,524
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,390
Student Support$2,759
Administration$1,743
Operations$2,179
Other$1,452
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,524 spent per student, an estimated $6,434 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
25%
State government
65.0%
Local (property tax)
25.1%
Federal programs
9.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cedar Creek Elementary SchoolST. FRANCIS ELEMENTARYEast Bethel Elementary SchoolSaints Online Elementary
↓
Middle
St. Francis MiddleSaints Online Middle School
↓
High School
ST. FRANCIS HIGHSaints AcademySaints Online High SchoolTRANSITION 15
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyAnoka County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt. Francis Area Schools →
Phone: (763)753-7152
NCES ID: 273354005051
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SAINT FRANCIS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St. Francis Area Schools
High
ST. FRANCIS HIGH
1,168 students · 09–12
● 47 opp28% FRL
Mid
St. Francis Middle
828 students · 06–08
● 47 opp32% FRL
Elem
Cedar Creek Elementary School
678 students · KG–05
● 44 opp37% FRL
Elem
ST. FRANCIS ELEMENTARY
654 students · KG–05
● 47 opp40% FRL
Elem
East Bethel Elementary School
510 students · KG–05
● 44 opp38% FRL
High
Saints Academy
192 students · 07–12
● 47 opp41% FRL
High
Saints Online High School
111 students · 09–12
● 47 opp35% FRL
Other
ECSE@ ISD 15 LIFELONG LEARNING
100 students · PK–PK
● 44 opp36% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4111 AMBASSADOR BLVD, SAINT FRANCIS, MN 55070
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.