Original Research by School Decision on 622 Online High School
622 Online High School is a public high school in North St. Paul, part of the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district. It is a school of choice, not a traditional neighborhood school, and its character is distinct from most secondary schools in Ramsey County. The enrollment is relatively small, serving students across grades nine through twelve in a fully online format. This structure makes it a fit for families seeking a non-classroom-based pathway, not for those looking for the extracurriculars, athletics, or social density of a comprehensive high school.
The student body is diverse. No single ethnic group holds a majority, with Black students, white students, Hispanic students, and Asian students each making up a meaningful share of the population, and a smaller but still present group of students identifying as two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is an indicator of economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how it supports those populations in an online setting.
State test results show a proficiency rate reported at zero percent in both English language arts and math. Because the school's reported proficiency rate across both subjects is at zero, a parent should look into this further with the school. Many online programs administer assessments differently than brick-and-mortar schools, and the reported data may not capture the same student participation or testing conditions. A comparison with other districts in Ramsey County on academic proficiency was not applicable because the school’s testing data did not yield a usable metric for that comparison. No graduation rate was available in the data, so a parent considering this as a path to a diploma should ask what the school’s completion rates look like and how it tracks students toward graduation.
The school belongs to the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district, a mid-sized suburban district that also operates multiple traditional high schools. This means 622 Online is not a separate charter or a district of its own; it is one option within a larger system. A search for recent changes or strategic priorities at the district level did not turn up information of lasting impact, so a reader should check the district’s website for current initiatives.
North St. Paul itself is a distinct city, not a Saint Paul neighborhood, with an older housing stock and a historic downtown of brick storefronts. It is a compact community with a small-town feel inside the metro area. Silver Lake and Casey Lake are the largest bodies of water, each with large parks. The Gateway State Trail runs through town. Housing values and rents are near the state average; the market is not especially cheap but also not at the top end of the region. The city’s growth since the 2020 census has been modest, and its character suggests incremental redevelopment rather than rapid expansion.
For a family, the central question is whether an online-only model fits the student’s learning style and support needs. The school fills a specific niche: a fully remote public high school option within a traditional district structure. That clarity is its strength. A parent who wants that will find a defined place here. A parent who wants to know what happens in the building, who the teachers are, or what the typical day looks like will need to get those answers directly from the school. The data here defines the school by its structure and its demographics, not by its outcomes.
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