The reported proficiency rate for Science is 12%.
Original Research by School Decision on Washington Technology Senior High
WashingtonTechnology Senior High is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Saint Paul, a Mississippi River city that is Minnesota’s capital and the seat of Ramsey County government. The school is part of Saint Paul Public Schools, the district that covers the city and its dense, diverse neighborhoods. The student body is large, with a student population that is predominantly Asian, followed by Black, Hispanic, and a small number of White students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Information on the share of students with Individualized Education Programs or English learner status was not available in the data reviewed, and a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
State testing results at the high school level are available only for a single recent year. In English language arts, about a third of students met proficiency standards. In math, about one in six students did. In science, testing data for eighth graders at the school indicated a low proficiency rate, though that grade is not part of the high school. Washington Technology’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the bottom quartile among districts in Ramsey County, a comparison set that includes dozens of districts across the county. A graduation rate was not available in the data, so a family evaluating post-secondary readiness would want to discuss this directly with the school.
The lack of a reported graduation rate is a meaningful gap. Since the school serves the full high school grade band, that metric would normally be expected. Its absence may reflect data availability or reporting timing, but it is something a prospective family should clarify.
The school’s housing market context is shaped by Saint Paul’s broader economic picture. Typical home values in the area are near the national benchmark, and rents are moderate relative to incomes. The city has a stable, slowly declining population and a mix of state government, county government, and professional sports venues as major employers. The park system is nationally recognized, and the city’s civic life centers on the State Capitol complex, cultural institutions, and the Mississippi River corridor.
Saint Paul Public Schools has recently opened new magnet options elsewhere in the district, including an environmental STEM middle school and a culturally focused elementary magnet, and renamed a middle school. These changes reflect the district’s ongoing evolution but do not directly affect Washington Technology Senior High, which remains a regular attendance-zone high school.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. The student body is large, diverse, and predominantly low-income. Academic proficiency on state tests is below the average for Ramsey County districts, and the lack of a graduation rate in the available data leaves a notable uncertainty. The school is situated in a capital city with stable housing and a range of cultural and civic amenities. A parent visiting the school would want to ask about academic supports, pathways after graduation, and the specific programs or course offerings that are not detailed in the data reviewed.
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