Humboldt High School

www.spps.org

955 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Humboldt High School, located on the West Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 6–12 as part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Humboldt offers a wide range of academic programs, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, designed to prepare students for post-secondary success while addressing the unique developmental needs of both middle and high school learners.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Humboldt High School emphasizes holistic student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and leadership clubs. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, often partnering with local organizations and families to enhance student engagement. By focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and inclusive values, Humboldt aims to equip its graduates with the skills and character necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized society.

955

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Humboldt High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	212
Black	236
Asian	387
Two or More	62
American Indian	5

Asian
387 (40.5%)
Black
236 (24.7%)
Hispanic
212 (22.2%)
Two or More
62 (6.5%)
White
53 (5.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)

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)293-8600
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	955
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	733
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 6 85

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 121

Grade 9 155

Grade 10 171

Grade 11 158

Grade 12 160