Highland Park Senior High School

Name

Highland Park Senior High School

Legal name

Saint Paul Public Schools - Highland Park Senior High School

Website

https://highlandsr.spps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAD

Public High Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDAJAGAE

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Programs (Gifted, ESL/ELL, Remedial, RTI/MTSS)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• College preparatory programs
• Language immersion programs
• International Baccalaureate curriculum
• Career pathways education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through Saint Paul Public Schools district budget, which receives funding from state of Minnesota education funds and local property taxes. No tuition charged to students.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Highland Park Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 within the Saint Paul Public Schools district. It provides college-preparatory education centered on the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, including IB Middle Years Programme for grades 9-10 and IB Diploma Programme for grades 11-12, along with Spanish and Chinese language immersion programs, AVID college-readiness support, Project Lead The Way engineering coursework, and Career Pathways in Business, Engineering, Medical, and Education and Community Justice.

Product overview

Highland Park Senior High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program centered on the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The school provides the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 9-10 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11-12, serving as one of only three high schools in St. Paul and 18 in Minnesota to offer the IB diploma. The school operates specialized language immersion programs in Spanish and Chinese, the AVID college-readiness elective, Project Lead The Way engineering courses, and Career Pathways in Business, Engineering, Medical, and Education and Community Justice. Students have access to over 30 clubs, athletic programs, and theatre arts, supported by the Canvas learning management system, Infinite Campus student information system, and Xello college and career readiness platform. The school also provides health services through its on-site Health Start Clinic and college/career resources through the CCRC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program: IB Middle Years Program (MYP) for grades 9-10 and IB Diploma Program (DP) for grades 11-12, providing rigorous college-preparatory education
• Spanish Immersion Program
• Chinese Immersion Program

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Two-year pre-university curriculum for grades 11-12 providing a rigorous college-preparatory program recognized worldwide. Students can earn the full IB Diploma or individual course certificates.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Inquiry-based program for grades 9-10 that prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme through a holistic, internationally-minded curriculum aligned with state and national standards.
• Spanish Immersion Program Language immersion program for students completing elementary and middle school Spanish immersion, continuing through grades 9-12. Students can earn a Certificate of Achievement and prepare for IB Spanish exams.
• Chinese Immersion Program Mandarin Chinese language and culture immersion program for grades 9-12, enabling students to earn college credit through University of Minnesota's College in the Schools program.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College and career preparation elective supporting selected students through academic support, tutorials, and motivational activities. Implemented schoolwide and districtwide with graduates attending post-secondary institutions nationwide.
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering Engineering program offering college preparatory-level classes with hands-on, real-world experience. Includes Introduction to Engineering Design, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Computer Science Principles, and Cybersecurity courses.
• Career Pathways and Work-Based Learning Series of courses aligned to post-secondary programs providing progression from grades 9-10 through senior year. Offers pathways in Business, Engineering, Medical, and Education and Community Justice with opportunities for college credit, certifications, and internships.
• Health Start Clinic School-based wellness clinic providing medical care, mental health counseling, nutrition counseling, and health education services for all students regardless of income or insurance status.
• College & Career Resource Center (CCRC) Resource center providing information on career exploration, college search, college admission tests, scholarships, financial aid, and summer opportunities. Staffed by an Achieve Coordinator.
• Clubs and Organizations Over 30 student clubs and organizations including African Student Association, Asian Cultural Club, Debate, FFA, Math Team, Model UN, National Honor Society, Robotics Team, and Theatre Arts.

Quantifiable outcome

• IB Diploma Program offered since 1994; MYP program implemented schoolwide since 2011
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Highland Park has offered the IB Diploma Program since 1994 and became an official IB Middle Years Program school in 2011. The school is one of only three high schools in St. Paul and 18 in Minnesota to offer the IB Diploma program. The IB program provides rigorous, inquiry-based, internationally-minded education spanning grades 9-12.
• Yinghua Chinese Language SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese Immersion program partnership with Yinghua Chinese Language School. Students from Yinghua transition to Highland Park for continued Chinese immersion education and IB program participation.
• University of Minnesota - College in the SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJuniors and seniors studying Chinese may take advantage of the College in the Schools program and earn up to ten 3000 level U of MN credits. Also offered through Scottie Leaders class for college credit opportunities.
• Career Pathway Industry PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Pathways provide opportunities for students to receive college credit, certifications, credentials, internships, job training and career exploration through industry partnerships in Business, Engineering, Medical, and Education and Community Justice pathways.
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW)coreTechnology or IntegrationPLTW Engineering program offers students college preparatory-level classes, labs, and hands-on experience in engineering. Students receive college credit after passing the spring exam. Courses include Introduction to Engineering Design, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Computer Science Principles, and Cybersecurity.
• Saint Paul Public Library - Library Go PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing students with Library Go eCards (barcode: 22091600 + student ID) for access to Saint Paul Public Library resources including books, audiobooks, movies, and databases.
• EF Tours (Education First)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational student travel programs including trips to Italy & Spain (Spring Break 2026), France (Spring Break 2026), Portuguese Azores Islands (Summer 2026), Dominican Republic (Spring Break 2027), and Japan (Spring Break 2028).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Blake School: Independent preK-12 college-prep school in Minneapolis known for rigorous academics and IB curriculum. Comparable as an IB-offering college-prep high school competing for Twin Cities families seeking premium academic preparation.
• Minnehaha Academy: Private Christian K-12 school in Minneapolis with rigorous college-preparatory secondary program. Comparable on academic rigor and college outcomes, but operates on tuition-based model serving different student demographic.
• Cretin-Derham Hall: Private Catholic college-prep high school in Saint Paul serving grades 9-12. Comparable on rigorous college-prep curriculum and IB-equivalent advanced offerings, but competes via tuition-based enrollment rather than district assignment.

Direct peers

• Como Park Senior High School: Another SPPS district high school serving grades 9-12 in Saint Paul. Directly comparable as a public comprehensive high school competing for the same district enrollment pool, with overlapping IB and immersion offerings.
• Central Senior High School: SPPS district flagship high school serving Saint Paul students grades 9-12. Direct peer in the same district competing for district-wide enrollment with overlapping IB and college-prep programs.
• Humboldt High School: SPPS high school serving Saint Paul students grades 9-12. Direct peer sharing the same district funding model, enrollment process, and comparable academic programming.
• Washington Technology Magnet School: SPPS magnet secondary school offering specialized STEM/technology focus. Comparable as a district magnet program competing for families seeking rigorous, specialized public secondary education.
• Harding Senior High School: SPPS district high school serving Saint Paul students grades 9-12. Direct peer on funding model, district enrollment process, and breadth of academic and extracurricular offerings.
• Johnson Senior High School: SPPS district high school located in St. Paul serving grades 9-12. Directly comparable on funding source, enrollment process, and comprehensive public high school programming.

Regional players

• Minnetonka High School: Minnesota public high school and one of only ~18 in the state to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Comparable as an IB-offering public high school but serves a different (western Twin Cities) district and catchment area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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