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Washington Technology Senior High School vs. Johnson Senior High School

Should you attend Washington Technology Senior High School or Johnson Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Washington Technology Senior High School
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Johnson Senior High School
1349 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Johnson Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,033 students in grades 9-12, Washington Technology 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 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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).
Serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12, Johnson 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,033 students
1,097 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Technology Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Johnson Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Technology Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Johnson Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
61 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Technology Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Johnson Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Technology Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1629 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1096 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Technology Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Johnson Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Technology Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Johnson Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Technology Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Johnson Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Technology Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Johnson Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
74%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washington Technology Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Johnson Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Technology Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Johnson Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
302
296
Grade 10 Students
237
287
Grade 11 Students
251
275
Grade 12 Students
243
239

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington Technology Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Johnson Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
53%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Technology Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Johnson Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Technology Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Johnson Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Technology Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Johnson Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Technology Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Johnson Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Technology Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Johnson Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Technology Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Johnson Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Technology Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Johnson Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Technology Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Johnson Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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