Serving 2,720 students in grades 9-12, Edina Senior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 34% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 2,720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edina Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Edina Senior High School's student population of 2,720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edina Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edina Senior High School is 0.54, 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
#172 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
12%
12%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edina Senior High School's ranking?
Edina Senior High School is ranked #172 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Edina Senior High School often compared to?
Edina Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnetonka Senior High School, Eden Prairie Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edina Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Edina Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Edina Senior High School?
2,720 students attend Edina Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Edina Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edina Senior High School?
Edina Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edina Senior High School offer ?
Edina Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edina Senior High School part of?
Edina Senior High School is part of Edina Public School District.
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