Serving 1,370 students in grades 9-12, Chanhassen High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chanhassen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chanhassen High School's student population of 1,370 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chanhassen High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chanhassen High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chanhassen High School's ranking?
Chanhassen High School is ranked #496 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Chanhassen High School often compared to?
Chanhassen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaska High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chanhassen High School?
The graduation rate of Chanhassen High School is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Chanhassen High School?
1,370 students attend Chanhassen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chanhassen High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chanhassen High School?
Chanhassen High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chanhassen High School offer ?
Chanhassen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chanhassen High School part of?
Chanhassen High School is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.
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