Eden Prairie High School is a four-year public high school in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States established in 1923. The present high school opened in 1981 and was significantly added to in 1990, 1994 and 1997. It was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 1996 by the United States Department of Education.
Serving 2,799 students in grades 9-12, Eden Prairie Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eden Prairie Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Eden Prairie Senior High School's student population of 2,799 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eden Prairie Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eden Prairie Senior High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eden Prairie Senior High School's ranking?
Eden Prairie Senior High School is ranked #234 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Eden Prairie Senior High School often compared to?
Eden Prairie Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edina Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eden Prairie Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Eden Prairie Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Eden Prairie Senior High School?
2,799 students attend Eden Prairie Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Eden Prairie Senior High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eden Prairie Senior High School?
Eden Prairie Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eden Prairie Senior High School offer ?
Eden Prairie Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eden Prairie Senior High School part of?
Eden Prairie Senior High School is part of Eden Prairie Public School District.
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