Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet
1089 Cypress St
St Paul, MN 55106

Grades: PreK-5
Principal: Catherine Rich
Enrollment: 723
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Phone: (651) 293-8935
Fax: (651) 293-8978
Email: Catherine.Rich@spps.org
Website: phalen.spps.org

Zoo Siab Tos Txais! Our school offers all students an opportunity to develop the skills to actively participate in a multicultural society. Our learners explore the culture, language, history, art, literature and traditions of many cultures, with a special focus on the Hmong people. Students in grades K-1 may enroll in a two-way Hmong Dual Language Program that develops fully bilingual, biliterate and multicultural students. In this program, English is introduced in the early grades but not formally taught until second grade. Phalen Lake warmly welcomes parents and others to our Family Room – a place to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, meet other parents, and learn how to become involved at school. The friendly bilingual staff (Hmong, Spanish, and Karen) are involved in all aspects of school life and even make home visits to our families.

* Serves Area C (EAST of 35E)

Pathway: Phalen Lake --> Battle Creek Middle --> Harding Senior

Quick Facts
Enrollment723
Students who identify themselves as American Indian%
Students who identify themselves as Asian American79%
Students who identify themselves as African American7%
Students who identify themselves as Hispanic American11%
Students who identify themselves as Caucasian American3%
Percentage of Students in English Language Learning74%
Percentage of Students in Special Education12%
Percentage of Students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch94%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 3 reading test50%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 3 math test40%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 4 reading test38%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 4 math test49%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 5 reading test60%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 5 math test43%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 6 reading test52%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2012 MCA II for Grade 6 math test34%
Programs & Activities
Regional & District Magnets
  • Hmong Studies
Kindergarten Options
  • All-day Kindergarten
After School Offerings
  • Served by Discovery Club Hub