Jennings Community School

2455 UNIVERSITY AVE WEST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55114

www.jenningsclc.org/

Charter School 57 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Jennings Experiential High School, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a unique public charter school that emphasizes a hands-on, community-based approach to learning. Unlike traditional high schools, Jennings focuses on "experiential education," which prioritizes project-based learning, off-site internships, and real-world problem solving. By integrating academics with practical life experiences, the school aims to help students connect their classroom studies to career pathways and personal interests, fostering a deeper engagement with their own educational journey.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its small, personalized environment, which caters to students who may struggle in large, conventional academic settings. Through a combination of individualized learning plans, mentorship, and a close-knit community culture, Jennings works to build student confidence and self-advocacy. By stripping away the traditional lecture-heavy model in favor of active participation and community involvement, the school prepares its graduates not just for college, but for the practical challenges of adulthood and civic engagement.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jennings Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	6
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	11

Black
25 (43.9%)
White
13 (22.8%)
American Indian
11 (19.3%)
Hispanic
6 (10.5%)
Asian
1 (1.8%)
Two or More
1 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jennings Community School
Phone:	(651)649-5403
Website:	http://www.jenningsclc.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 16