Tartan Senior High School is a public 4-year secondary school in Oakdale, Minnesota, United States. It is a member of Independent School District 622.
Serving 1,743 students in grades 9-12, Tartan 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 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tartan Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tartan Senior High School's student population of 1,743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Black, Royal blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
Tartan 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 Tartan Senior High School is 0.79, 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
#1205 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
30%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tartan Senior High School's ranking?
Tartan Senior High School is ranked #1205 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Tartan Senior High School often compared to?
Tartan Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alden-conger Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tartan Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Tartan Senior High School is 84%, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tartan Senior High School?
1,743 students attend Tartan Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Tartan Senior High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tartan Senior High School?
Tartan Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tartan Senior High School offer ?
Tartan Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tartan Senior High School part of?
Tartan Senior High School is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.
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