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Intermediate School District 917 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 753 students in Intermediate School District 917. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Minnesota.
Public High Schools in Intermediate School District 917 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Public High School in Intermediate School District 917 have a Graduation Rate of 49%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Heights Alc, with 50-54% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,157 Schools
# Students
753 Students
312,463 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
16,988 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Intermediate School District 917, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#457 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Graduation Rate
50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
5,983 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
18 Students
19,857 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
32,672 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
11%
# Black Students
128 Students
34,001 Students
% Black Students
17%
11%
# White Students
426 Students
203,542 Students
% White Students
57%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
16,129 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
497
# Students in K Grade:
5
179
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
216
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
335
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
397
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
544
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
3,595
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
12,684
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
14,242
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
392
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $56,437 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $57,315 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$56,437
$17,887
Spending / Student
$57,315
$18,614
Best Intermediate School District 917 Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
917 Dash
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 423-8100
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 423-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
917 Paces
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 W Burnsville Pkwy Ste 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 564-3000
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 564-3000
Grades: 4-12
| 14 students
Rank: #66.
West Heights Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Marie Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 332-5570
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 332-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #77.
917 Sun
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Biscayne Avenue West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8150
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8150
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #88.
Tea
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Rank: #99.
917 Intra-dakota Educational Alt
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Biscayne Ave
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1010.
Dakota Cty. Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Grades: 8-12
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
917 Transitional Education Serv Alt
Special Education School
1300 145th St E
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
Customized Alternative Solutions Fo
Special Education School
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota County Area Learning School
Alternative School
421 Walnut Street
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 423-8447
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 423-8447
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edop Dcals Extended Day
Alternative School
1300 145th St E
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8259
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Chance
Alternative School
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Heights Extended Day
Alternative School
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 332-5571
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 332-5571
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
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