Stillwater Area High School is a public school located in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, United States. It serves as the primary high school for the Stillwater Area Public School District, the oldest public school district in Minnesota.
Serving 2,658 students in grades 9-12, Stillwater Area 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 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Stillwater Area High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Stillwater, MN, covering an area of approximately 153.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.6 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Stillwater Area High School's student population of 2,658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,658 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stillwater Area 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 Stillwater Area High School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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, Black, Red
School Mascot
Pony
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 #627 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Stillwater Area High School often compared to?
Stillwater Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbury High School, Mahtomedi Senior High School, East Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 83.3%.
How many students attend Stillwater Area High School?
2,658 students attend Stillwater Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Stillwater Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stillwater Area High School?
Stillwater Area High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stillwater Area High School offer ?
Stillwater Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stillwater Area High School part of?
Stillwater Area High School is part of Stillwater Area School District.
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