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#755 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 38% in state

Mounds View Senior High

High School · Mounds View Public School District · Arden Hills, MN

A high school in Arden Hills, MN where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1900 LAKE VALENTINE RD, Arden Hills, MN 55112

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation38.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.6:1
District spending per student$14,884
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Mounds View Senior High score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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

18.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mounds View 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 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low197/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$93,823

Median home value

$338,800

Median rent

$1,322/mo

College educated

48.1%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
38.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
12 boys'·14 girls'·70 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
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

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Children's Mn Roseville PhpEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.3 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mounds View Public School District

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#10 of 18
District spending per student
$14,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mounds View Senior High is listed in MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mounds View Senior High

Mounds View Senior High is a public high school in Arden Hills, MN, part of Mounds View Public School District, serving approximately 1,901 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #755 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mounds View Senior High

What grades does Mounds View Senior High serve?

Mounds View Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mounds View Senior High?

Mounds View Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,901 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mounds View Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mounds View Senior High is 27.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mounds View Senior High rank in MN?

Mounds View Senior High ranks #755 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Mounds View Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mounds View Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Mounds View Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mounds View Senior High has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mounds View Senior High a charter school?

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

Is Mounds View Senior High a Title I school?

No, Mounds View Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mounds View Senior High?

18.1% of students at Mounds View 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
1,901
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 55112)
45,680
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
37.1
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 55112; 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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