The Next Step serves 77 students in grades 11-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Next Step's student population of 77 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Next Step is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
18%
12%
White
44%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of The Next Step?
The graduation rate of The Next Step is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Next Step?
77 students attend The Next Step.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Next Step students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Next Step?
The Next Step has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Next Step offer ?
The Next Step offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Next Step part of?
The Next Step is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
In what neighborhood is The Next Step located?
The Next Step is located in the Greater East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 12 other public schools located in Greater East Side.
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