Serving 2,705 students in grades 9-12, Stillwater Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stillwater Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Stillwater Area High School's student population of 2,705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stillwater Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stillwater Area High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
6%
12%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stillwater Area High School's ranking?
Stillwater Area High School is ranked #233 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Stillwater Area High School often compared to?
Stillwater Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Ridge High School, Woodbury High School, Mahtomedi Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stillwater Area High School?
The graduation rate of Stillwater Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Stillwater Area High School?
2,705 students attend Stillwater Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Stillwater Area High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stillwater Area High School?
Stillwater Area High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stillwater Area High School offer ?
Stillwater Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stillwater Area High School part of?
Stillwater Area High School is part of Stillwater Area Public Schools School District.
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