Shakopee High School is a four-year public high school as of fall 2018 located in Shakopee, Minnesota, United States. The school district serves nearly 8,380 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the Jackson, Louisville, and Sand Creek Townships.
Serving 2,823 students in grades 9-12, Shakopee High School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shakopee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Shakopee High School's student population of 2,823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 157 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,823 students
Total Classroom Teachers
157 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Motto
It's Always a Great Day to be a Saber!
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Shakopee High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shakopee High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#634 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
16%
12%
White
48%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sammy The Saber
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shakopee High School's ranking?
Shakopee High School is ranked #634 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Shakopee High School often compared to?
Shakopee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prior Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shakopee High School?
The graduation rate of Shakopee High School is 91%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Shakopee High School?
2,823 students attend Shakopee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Shakopee High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shakopee High School?
Shakopee High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shakopee High School offer ?
Shakopee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shakopee High School part of?
Shakopee High School is part of Shakopee Public School District.
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