Harding Senior High School is a public comprehensive high school located on the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The school is one of the nine high schools in the Saint Paul Public School District and is the largest high school in the city of Saint Paul, with enrollment at approximately 1,908.
Serving 1,597 students in grades 9-12, Harding Senior High School 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 9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harding Senior High School's student population of 1,597 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
Harding Senior High School 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 Harding Senior High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#1558 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
56%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Senior High School's ranking?
Harding Senior High School is ranked #1558 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Harding Senior High School often compared to?
Harding Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Indian Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harding Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Harding Senior High School is 72%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harding Senior High School?
1,597 students attend Harding Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Harding Senior High School students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Senior High School?
Harding Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harding Senior High School offer ?
Harding Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harding Senior High School part of?
Harding Senior High School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Senior High School located?
Harding Senior High School is located in the Battle Creek Conway Eastview Highwood Hills neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Battle Creek Conway Eastview Highwood Hills.
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