Mounds View Senior High School

1900 Lake Valentine Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Mounds View High School is a public high school located in Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States. A part of the Mounds View Public Schools district, the high school is located in a suburban area approximately nine miles north of downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul and includes seven cities with 76,193 residents.
Serving 1,833 students in grades 9-12, Mounds View Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,833 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : Mounds View Senior High serves the eastern part of its school district in Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 28.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the attendance zone is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 6.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mounds View Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Mounds View Senior High School's student population of 1,833 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,833 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1955

School Rankings

Mounds View 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 Mounds View Senior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#91 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

74%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
12%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
67%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

98%
83.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
32.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mounds View Senior High School's ranking?
Mounds View Senior High School is ranked #91 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mounds View Senior High School often compared to?
Mounds View Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irondale Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mounds View Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mounds View Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Mounds View Senior High School?
1,833 students attend Mounds View Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mounds View Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mounds View Senior High School?
Mounds View Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mounds View Senior High School offer ?
Mounds View Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mounds View Senior High School part of?
Mounds View Senior High School is part of Mounds View Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,833 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : Mounds View Senior High serves the eastern part of its school district in Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 28.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the attendance zone is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 6.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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