622 Alternative Middle/high School serves 30 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
622 Alternative Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
622 Alternative Middle/high School's student population of 30 students has declined by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of 622 Alternative Middle/high School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
37%
12%
White
10%
60%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)60-64%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 622 Alternative Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of 622 Alternative Middle/high School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend 622 Alternative Middle/high School?
30 students attend 622 Alternative Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of 622 Alternative Middle/high School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 622 Alternative Middle/high School?
622 Alternative Middle/high School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 622 Alternative Middle/high School offer ?
622 Alternative Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 622 Alternative Middle/high School part of?
622 Alternative Middle/high School is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
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