Edina High School is a four-year public high school located in Edina, Minnesota, United States, a suburb of Minneapolis. The current student population is 2,720. Edina High School was ranked as 428th best public high school in the United States according to U.S. News & World Report.
Serving 2,585 students in grades 9-12, Edina Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edina Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Edina Senior High School's student population of 2,585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Year Founded
1949
Colors
White, Kelly green
School Calendar
School Motto
'Excellence in Education'
School Rankings
Edina Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edina Senior High School is 0.54, which is less 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
#135 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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: Hornet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edina Senior High School's ranking?
Edina Senior High School is ranked #135 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Edina Senior High School often compared to?
Edina Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnetonka Senior High School, Eden Prairie Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edina Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Edina Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Edina Senior High School?
2,585 students attend Edina Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Edina Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edina Senior High School?
Edina Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edina Senior High School offer ?
Edina Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edina Senior High School part of?
Edina Senior High School is part of Edina Public School District.
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