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Apple Valley Senior High

High School · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan · Apple Valley, MN

A Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

14450 HAYES RD, Apple Valley, MN 55124

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation17.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$15,334
Chronic Absenteeism27%

Students at Apple Valley Senior High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Apple Valley Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,883/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,354

Median home value

$354,200

Median rent

$1,676/mo

College educated

45.9%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·65 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fit Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.66–121.1 mi153Compare →
Eastview Senior HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–121.9 mi2,312Compare →
Cooperative Area Learning Prg.Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–122.4 mi4Compare →
Transition PlusEnrollment path unverified4.811–122.4 mi131Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#22 of 36
District spending per student
$15,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Apple Valley Senior High is listed in ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Apple Valley Senior High

Apple Valley Senior High is a public high school in Apple Valley, MN, part of Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan, serving approximately 1,919 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,233 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Apple Valley Senior High

What grades does Apple Valley Senior High serve?

Apple Valley Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Apple Valley Senior High?

Apple Valley Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,919 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Senior High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Apple Valley Senior High rank in MN?

Apple Valley Senior High ranks #1,233 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Apple Valley Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Apple Valley Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Apple Valley Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Apple Valley Senior High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Apple Valley Senior High a charter school?

No, Apple Valley Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Apple Valley Senior High a Title I school?

No, Apple Valley Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apple Valley Senior High?

49.1% of students at Apple Valley Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,919
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
113
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 55124)
55,675
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
37
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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