About SSPPS
Mission
Engage, Educate, Empower!
Vision
Nurturing an inclusive Packer community of lifelong learners
Our Core Values
Our core values are shared through a partnership with the City of South St. Paul. You can learn more about the partnership and the meaning of each on our core values webpage.
Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Packer Performance
Fostering Growth and Achievement
- Focus on Growth: Cultivate an environment that encourages continuous improvement, academic success, and high performance.
- Support Staff Excellence: Empower and support staff as they learn and collaborate to drive student achievement.
- Expand Opportunities: Offer diverse academic and extracurricular experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth.
Packer Pride
Celebrating Core Values and Community
- Align Actions with Core Values: Ensure every decision and action reflects our commitment to our community values of Pride, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, Collaboration, and Equity.
- Promote District Strengths: Showcase what makes our district unique and welcoming, attracting students, families, and staff.
- Celebrate and promote hard work and engagement: Recognize and appreciate the dedication of students, families, staff, and community members in fostering a thriving and supportive educational environment.
Packer Promise
Cultivating Inclusive Opportunities for All
- Cultivate a Welcoming Environment: Build a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning community where everyone feels valued and heard.
- Communicate Transparently: Foster trust by delivering clear, consistent, and transparent communication that encourages engagement and strengthens relationships.
- Expand Pathways to Success: Provide diverse opportunities for students to explore their academic and personal goals, unlocking their full potential for success in school, careers, and life.
- Foster Belonging: Strengthen connections through shared experiences that create a sense of pride and belonging within our
schools and community.
2023-24 Student Enrollment Count
School | Enrollment Count |
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Early Learning (including PreK & ECFE) | 217 |
Lincoln Center Elementary (K-5) | 593 |
Kaposia Education Center (K-5) | 549 |
SSP Middle School | 589 |
SSP High School | 868 |
Community Learning Center/Online (10-12) | 101 |
2023-24 Student Enrollment Count
Demographic | % of Students |
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Students eligible for free/reduced meal | 54% |
Students in Special Education | 20% |
English Language Learners | 7% |
Teacher Profile
Experience | % of Teaching Staff |
---|---|
Master's Degree | 72% |
More than 10 years experience | 61% |
Less than 3 years experience | 11% |
Student Participation
Participation | Student Count |
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Students in at least one athletic program (grades 6-12) |
641 |
Students in at least one activity (grades 6-12) | 142 |
Students involved in more than one athletic/activity (grades 6-12) | 468 |
Students involved in at least one affinity group | 60 |
Student who earned Academic Letter (grades 10-12) 3.7+ GPA for all 3 trimesters in one school year | 53 |