What grades does The Next Step serve?

As a High school, The Next Step serves students in NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is The Next Step located?

You can find The Next Step in NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Next Step?

At The Next Step, there are approximately 7 students for every teacher.

What schools are in NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN?

The Next Step is among the schools serving NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN. The school is part of the local school system.

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The Next Step — School Calendar 2026-27

High|NORTH SAINT PAUL, Minnesota|North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale

NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN 55109

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Fri

WEAVER FUND WALKEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

5TH GRADE DEEP PORTAGE TRIPEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

No School E-12: Teacher ConventionsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Dec

Wed

COMMUNITY DENTAL\, DENTAL CLINICEventDistrict-wide

Feb

Tue

HKI-MINNESOTA VISION PROGRAMEventDistrict-wide

Feb

Fri

JUMP ROPE FOR HEARTEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

11–12

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale

Econ. Disadvantaged

75.3%

Phone

(651)621-1900

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

11.2

100% fully certified

Social Workers

Nurses

0.81

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,478

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,685

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$21,010

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 9%State 58%Local 33%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$380,652

+1.7% 1yr+19.0% 5yr

Minneapolis, MN metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.5%

Below 150% poverty line

4.8%

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Uninsured residents

9.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,311

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,049

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

566 (28%)

Autism

471 (23%)

Speech/Language Impairment

248 (12%)

Other Health Impairment

213 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

209 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

106 (5%)

Designated Special Education School

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

WEAVER FUND WALK

Event

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

5TH GRADE DEEP PORTAGE TRIP

Event

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

No School E-12: Teacher Conventions

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale. The Next Step follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Grades 1-12 in sessionDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First day-KindergartenDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School E-12District-wide	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First day-ECSE & Pre-KDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	LIFETOUCH PICTURE DAY #1District-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	No ECSE & Pre-KDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	No School E-12District-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	WEAVER FUND WALKDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	5TH GRADE DEEP PORTAGE TRIPDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	No School E-12: Teacher ConventionsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	COMMUNITY DENTAL\, DENTAL CLINICDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	HKI-MINNESOTA VISION PROGRAMDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	JUMP ROPE FOR HEARTDistrict-wide Check the event notice for participation details and fundraising information.	Event	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRDistrict-wide Review the book fair notice for dates, times, and participating publishers.	Event	—