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Edison High

High School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN

A Minneapolis Public School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 22ND AVE NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation0.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$21,839
Chronic Absenteeism61.2%

Students at Edison High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 22% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
8%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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

73.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Edison 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High6,330/100K

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

$95,630

Median home value

$332,500

Median rent

$1,349/mo

College educated

51.4%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
0.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·286 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
7 boys'·17 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Menlo Park AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.8 mi56Compare →
Menlo Park Academy ExtendedEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.8 mi1Compare →
Exploration High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–120.9 mi104Compare →
Mps Metro HaEnrollment path unverified6.0K–121.1 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Minneapolis Public School District

Schools in district
98
Rank in district
#39 of 78
District spending per student
$21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edison High is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edison High

Edison High is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 833 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,050 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edison High

What grades does Edison High serve?

Edison High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Edison High?

Edison High has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison High?

The student-teacher ratio at Edison High is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edison High rank in MN?

Edison High ranks #1,050 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Edison High's MySchoolScout rating?

Edison High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Edison High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison High has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edison High a charter school?

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

Is Edison High a Title I school?

No, Edison High is not currently a Title I school.

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

73.1% of students at Edison 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
833
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.2%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 55418)
31,295
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
37.5
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 55418; 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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