Humboldt Senior High School

Humboldt Senior High School has positioned itself for improved academic achievement and future growth through continuing the implementation a three-part strategic effort that includes: PROGRAM improvements beginning with expanded senior high programs and educational opportunities to better serve students (AVID, Principles of Learning and Advisory); SCHEDULE re-structure so that senior high and junior highs are aligned to continue the healthy working relationship between the two schools; and improved PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT dramatically improving the functionality and appearance of the campus. In large part, these efforts will be achieved through increased communication and partnerships with the West Side community and the larger city of St. Paul.

Humboldt Senior High School offers a comprehensive curriculum with "rigor, relevance, and relationships" for all students. In the 9th Grade Academy, all students take core courses in English, math, social students and science in scheduled group or "blocks."

Advisory (formerly called "homeroom") focuses on helping students develop the tools to have a plan for life after high school, including a "Six-Year Plan" that is required for all students.

Students in grades 10 - 12 are in one of three theme-based academy, also known as Small Learning Communities: Business, Law & Communication Academy (BLCA); Creative Arts & Professional Services Academy (CAPS); and Science, Engineering & Technology Academy (SETA). The academy structure provides students in all grades opportunities to engage in focused career exploration and specific in-school programming to develop the whole student.

Special Features:

School-wide opportunities at Humboldt Senior include: Post-Secondary School Enrollment Options (PSEO), Advanced Placement (AP) courses and tests, College-in-the-Schools (CIS), internships, job shadowing and on-the-job training, world languages (French, Spanish), fine arts, Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), child development courses, the culinary arts program features a student-run restaurant, woodshop, automotive program, and adaptive sports and athletics.
Business Partnerships with Ecolab and St. Paul Travelers further strengthen the school's offerings.
Community partnership also include: St. Olaf College, University of St. Thomas, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU), the Urban Teacher Education Partnership, Admission Possible, Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, GEAR-UP.