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 1,901 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 28:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,901 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mounds View Senior High School's student population of 1,901 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,901 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Mounds View Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mounds View 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
#104 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
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: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mounds View Senior High School's ranking?
Mounds View Senior High School is ranked #104 out of 1,860 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mounds View Senior High School?
1,901 students attend Mounds View Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mounds View Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mounds View Senior High School?
Mounds View Senior High School has a student ration of 28:1, 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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