Serving 1,538 students in grades 9-12, Chaska 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 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaska High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chaska High School's student population of 1,538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chaska High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaska 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
#797 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaska High School's ranking?
Chaska High School is ranked #797 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Chaska High School often compared to?
Chaska High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chanhassen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chaska High School?
The graduation rate of Chaska High School is 96%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Chaska High School?
1,538 students attend Chaska High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Chaska High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaska High School?
Chaska High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chaska High School offer ?
Chaska High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chaska High School part of?
Chaska High School is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.
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