Apple Valley High School is a public four-year high school in the U.S. city of Apple Valley, Minnesota. It is one of the five high schools serving Independent School District 196. The school was completed in 1976 as the second high school added to the district.
Serving 1,999 students in grades 9-12, Apple Valley 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 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,999 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Apple Valley Senior High serves the west part of its school district in Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 13 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apple Valley Senior High School's student population of 1,999 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,999 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating problem finders and solution makers.
School Rankings
Apple Valley Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apple Valley Senior High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1095 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apple Valley Senior High School's ranking?
Apple Valley Senior High School is ranked #1095 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Apple Valley Senior High School often compared to?
Apple Valley Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastview Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apple Valley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Apple Valley Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Apple Valley Senior High School?
1,999 students attend Apple Valley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Apple Valley Senior High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apple Valley Senior High School?
Apple Valley Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Apple Valley Senior High School offer ?
Apple Valley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apple Valley Senior High School part of?
Apple Valley Senior High School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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