Very Good
#441 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 22% in state
Perpich Center for Arts Education
High School · Perpich Center for Arts Education · Golden Valley, MN
A high school in Golden Valley, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6125 OLSON MEMORIAL HWY, Golden Valley, MN 55422
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Perpich Center for Arts Education score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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 13 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perpich Center for Arts Education 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,053/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Golden 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
$91,173
Median home value
$314,200
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
46.2%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Highview AlcEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Robbinsdale Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 186 | Compare → |
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.
Perpich Center for Arts Education
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Perpich Center for Arts Education is listed in PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perpich Center for Arts Education
Perpich Center for Arts Education is a public high school in Golden Valley, MN, part of Perpich Center for Arts Education, serving approximately 144 students in grades 11th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perpich Center for Arts Education
What grades does Perpich Center for Arts Education serve?
Perpich Center for Arts Education serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Perpich Center for Arts Education?
Perpich Center for Arts Education has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perpich Center for Arts Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Perpich Center for Arts Education is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perpich Center for Arts Education rank in MN?
Perpich Center for Arts Education ranks #441 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Perpich Center for Arts Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Perpich Center for Arts Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Perpich Center for Arts Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perpich Center for Arts Education has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Perpich Center for Arts Education a charter school?
No, Perpich Center for Arts Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perpich Center for Arts Education a Title I school?
No, Perpich Center for Arts Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perpich Center for Arts Education?
21.5% of students at Perpich Center for Arts Education 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
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (763) 279-4161
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 55422)
- 28,765
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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.
- 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 55422; 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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