Serving 2,922 students in grades 9-12, Prior Lake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,922 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prior Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Prior Lake High School's student population of 2,922 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,922 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prior Lake High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prior Lake High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prior Lake High School's ranking?
Prior Lake High School is ranked #550 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Prior Lake High School often compared to?
Prior Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shakopee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prior Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Prior Lake High School is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prior Lake High School?
2,922 students attend Prior Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Prior Lake High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prior Lake High School?
Prior Lake High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prior Lake High School offer ?
Prior Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prior Lake High School part of?
Prior Lake High School is part of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District.
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