Serving 111 students in grades 6-12, Career Pathways ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Career Pathways's student population of 111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Career Pathways works to include underserved and disenfranchised students who don’t achieve well in traditional settings, but who will flourish in this unique multi-age/multi-graded environment which promotes application of learning.
School Rankings
Career Pathways ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Pathways is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
65%
12%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Pathways's ranking?
Career Pathways is ranked #1507 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Pathways?
The graduation rate of Career Pathways is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Career Pathways?
111 students attend Career Pathways.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Career Pathways students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Career Pathways?
Career Pathways has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Career Pathways offer ?
Career Pathways offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Pathways part of?
Career Pathways is part of Career Pathways School District.
In what neighborhood is Career Pathways located?
Career Pathways is located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 8 other public schools located in Hamline Midway.
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