Founded in 2002 by Stages Theatre Company and the Hopkins School District, the Performing Institute of Minnesota Arts High School, formerly Main Street School of Performing Arts, is a tuition free public ...
Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Pim Arts High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pim Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pim Arts High School's student population of 378 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Pim Arts High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pim Arts High School is 0.49, 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
#991 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pim Arts High School's ranking?
Pim Arts High School is ranked #991 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pim Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Pim Arts High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pim Arts High School?
378 students attend Pim Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pim Arts High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pim Arts High School?
Pim Arts High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pim Arts High School offer ?
Pim Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pim Arts High School part of?
Pim Arts High School is part of Pim Arts High School District.
In what neighborhood is Pim Arts High School located?
Pim Arts High School is located in the Golden Triangle neighborhood of Eden Prairie, MN.
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