Serving 1,827 students in grades 9-12, Apple Valley Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,827 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apple Valley Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Apple Valley Senior High School's student population of 1,827 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,827 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Apple Valley Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
21%
10%
Black
25%
12%
White
40%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #497 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% 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 84%.
How many students attend Apple Valley Senior High School?
1,827 students attend Apple Valley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Apple Valley Senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apple Valley Senior High School?
Apple Valley Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Apple Valley Senior High School offer ?
Apple Valley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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