Saint Paul Public Schools offers nine high schools with a variety of focus areas, programs and activities, all designed to prepare students for graduation, college and career. For bus transportation, choose a school or magnet program that serves the Area in which you live.
Community Schools
Community schools offer students a premier education at a school close to home. They may also offer other engaging academic opportunities and fun learning programs.
Regional/District Magnet Schools
Magnet schools focus core subjects such as reading, math and science around specialized content areas. In most cases, these programs are available from kindergarten through grade 12.
* Language Academy is a program for English Learners. See page 18 for more information.
School Selection Guide
2016-17
High School Reference Chart
Regional/District Magnet Schools
Details are subject to change Area Served Start Time
End Time Language Academy* Indigenous/World Languages
Aerospace/Engineering
Specialized instruction with an aerospace and engineering focus. Requirements for attendance: A strong interest in aerospace and engineering.
Johnson Senior High (9-12)
johnsonsr.spps.org | 651-293-8890 A-F1/F2 8:30 a.m.3 p.m. French, Spanish
American Indian Language and Culture
Instruction rooted in American Indian history, culture, art, traditions and values. Requirements for attendance: A strong interest in American Indian culture.
Harding Senior High (9-12)
harding.spps.org | 651-793-4700 A-F1/F2 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. • Dakota/Lakota, Ojibwe, French, Hmong, Japanese, Spanish
BioSMART
A focused bioscience program that integrates technology in every subject area. Requirements for attendance: None. Washington Technology (6-12)
washington.spps.org | 651-293-8830 A-F1/F2 7:30 a.m.3 p.m. • French, Hmong, Mandarin, Spanish
Capitol Hill Gifted & Talented
A program that challenges students who display academic strengths. Requirements for attendance: None. Highland Park Senior High (9-12)
highlandsr.spps.org | 651-293-8940 A-F1/F2 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. • French, Mandarin, Spanish
Environmental Science
Specialized instruction with a focus on environmental studies, often outside the traditional classroom. Requirements for attendance: None.
Humboldt High School (6-12)
humboldt.spps.org | 651-293-8600 A-F1/F2 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. • French, Spanish
Expeditionary Learning
Project-based learning through experience. Requirements for attendance: None. Open World Learning Community (6-12)
open.spps.org | 651-293-8670
A-F1/F2 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
Spanish
Finance, Academy of
Study of accounting, international trade, leadership, and the use of technology in the financial services industry. Requirements for attendance: A strong interest in finance.
Como Park Senior High (9-12) comosr.spps.org | 651-293-8800
A-F1/F2 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m.
• French, Spanish
French Immersion
Students are taught in French to become proficient in reading, writing and communicating in the French language and culture. Requirements for attendance: Enrollment in French immersion classes per program requirements (grades 9-12). French language proficiency assessment.
Central Senior High (9-12)
central.spps.org | 651-744-4900 A-F1/F2 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. French, German, Latin, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
School Selection Guide
2016-17
High School Reference Chart
Regional/District Magnet Schools
Details are subject to change Area Served Start Time
End Time Language Academy* Indigenous/World Languages
Hmong Language & Culture
Continuation of Hmong/English Dual Language program; incorporating language, history and culture. Requirements for attendance: Enrollment in Hmong Language and Culture classes (grades 9-10). Enrollment in IB, AP or PSEO Hmong Language & Culture class offered by school. Hmong language proficiency assessment.
Harding Senior High (9-12)
harding.spps.org | 651-793-4700 A, B, C (East of 35E) 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. • Dakota/Lakota, Ojibwe, French, Hmong, Japanese, Spanish
Washington Technology (6-12
washington.spps.org | 651-293-8830 C (West of 35E), D, E, F1/F2 7:30 a.m.3 p.m. • French, Hmong, Mandarin, Spanish
Information Technology, Academy of
Study of computer programming, database administration and web design with a focus on preparing students for a career in our growing digital world. Requirements for attendance: None.
Humboldt High School (6-12)
humboldt.spps.org | 651-293-8600 A-F1/F2 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. • French, Spanish
International Baccalaureate (IB)
An authorized and accelerated international program for students to become productive global citizens. Requirements for attendance: Enrollment in at least one IB course per grading period.
Central Senior High (9-12)
central.spps.org | 651-744-4900 C (West of 35E), E, F1 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. French, German, Latin, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish Harding Senior High (9-12)
harding.spps.org | 651-793-4700 A, B, C (East of 35E) 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. • Dakota/Lakota, Ojibwe, French, Hmong, Japanese, Spanish
Highland Park Senior High (9-12)
highlandsr.spps.org | 651-293-8940 D, F2 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. • French, Mandarin, Spanish
Mandarin Immersion
Students are taught in Mandarin Chinese to become proficient in reading, writing and communicating in the Mandarin language and Chinese culture. Requirements for attendance: Enrollment in two Mandarin Immersion year-long classes. Mandarin language proficiency assessment.
Highland Park Senior High (9-12)
highlandsr.spps.org | 651-293-8940 Available in 2020. Please see Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion school information on page 43.
Spanish Immersion
Students are taught in Spanish to become proficient in reading, writing and communicating in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Requirements for attendance: Enrollment in two Spanish Immersion year-long classes (grades 9-10). Enrollment in IB Spanish classes offered by school (grades 11-12). Spanish language proficiency assessment.
Highland Park Senior High (9-12)
highlandsr.spps.org | 651-293-8940 A-F1/F2 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. • French, Mandarin, Spanish
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and performing arts are woven into academics for a hands-on, creative school experience. Requirements for attendance: Strong interest in or willingness to explore academics and self-expression through the arts.
Creative Arts Secondary (6-12)
creativearts.spps.org | 651-292-3480 A-F1/F2 7:30 a.m.2 p.m. Spanish