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Chaska High School

High School · Eastern Carver County Public School · Chaska, MN

An Eastern Carver County Public School high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

545 PIONEER TRAIL, Chaska, MN 55318

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2022)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation29.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.7:1
District spending per student$13,958
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Chaska High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

23.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chaska High School 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated727/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chaska), 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

$111,781

Median home value

$389,200

Median rent

$1,430/mo

College educated

47.1%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Swmetro Prairie CareEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.7 mi9Compare →
112 Alc Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified3.59–121.2 mi34Compare →
Integrated Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.69–121.2 mi63Compare →
Southwest Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private9–121.3 mi458Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Eastern Carver County Public School

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#9 of 18
District spending per student
$13,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chaska High School is listed in EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chaska High School

Chaska High School is a public high school in Chaska, MN, part of Eastern Carver County Public School, serving approximately 1,538 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #987 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chaska High School

What grades does Chaska High School serve?

Chaska High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chaska High School?

Chaska High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,538 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaska High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chaska High School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chaska High School rank in MN?

Chaska High School ranks #987 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Chaska High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chaska High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Chaska High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaska High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chaska High School a charter school?

No, Chaska High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chaska High School a Title I school?

No, Chaska High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaska High School?

23.9% of students at Chaska High School 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
1,538
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Carver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 55318)
29,884
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
37.9
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 55318; 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

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