Jennings Community School

Jennings Community School is an active independent charter district situated at 2455 University Avenue West in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Positioned within the vibrant large city setting of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, the district operates two school facilities dedicated to serving secondary students across grades 7 through 12. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district provides an accessible, community-rooted alternative to traditional urban public school systems, catering to Twin Cities families who seek a tailored secondary education experience.

The district maintains a small, focused learning environment, enrolling 70 total students across its middle and high school programs, with the highest concentration of learners in the 11th and 12th grades. The student body is culturally diverse, bringing together Black, White, American Indian, Hispanic, and multiracial students in a balanced coeducational environment. To support student achievement and development, the district maintains a robust workforce of 17 full-time equivalent staff members, comprising 10 classroom teachers, an instructional aide, and 6 support staff professionals. This dedicated staffing model yields a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of approximately seven to one, allowing for highly individualized instruction, strong mentorship, and comprehensive academic support.