Central Senior High

275 LEXINGTON PKWY N
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104

www.spps.org

1,682 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Saint Paul Central Senior High School, located in the historic Cathedral Hill neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is one of the oldest and most prominent public high schools in the state. Serving as a flagship institution within the Saint Paul Public Schools district, it is well-regarded for its rigorous academic environment, which includes an extensive International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The school attracts a diverse student body from across the city, fostering a community that prides itself on both academic excellence and inclusive, multifaceted extracurricular offerings.

Beyond its academic focus, Central Senior High is known for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit, supported by a wide array of athletics, arts programs, and student-led organizations. Its iconic location and long-standing reputation have made it a cornerstone of the local community. By blending a historical legacy with modern educational approaches, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and global citizenship, maintaining a reputation as a competitive and well-rounded secondary school in the Twin Cities area.

1,682

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	784
Hispanic	125
Black	405
Asian	178
Two or More	179
American Indian	11

White
784 (46.6%)
Black
405 (24.1%)
Two or More
179 (10.6%)
Asian
178 (10.6%)
Hispanic
125 (7.4%)
American Indian
11 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)744-4900
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	603
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 9 454

Grade 10 407

Grade 11 398

Grade 12 423