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#853 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 43% in state
Prior Lake High School
High School · Prior Lake-savage Area Schools · Savage, MN
A Prior Lake-savage Area Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7575 150TH ST W, Savage, MN 55378
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Prior Lake High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prior Lake High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savage), 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
$122,237
Median home value
$393,800
Median rent
$1,608/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55378; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alc Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Laker OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Prior Lake-savage Area AlcEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 93 | 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.
Prior Lake-savage Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prior Lake High School is listed in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prior Lake High School
Prior Lake High School is a public high school in Savage, MN, part of Prior Lake-savage Area Schools, serving approximately 2,854 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #853 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Prior Lake High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prior Lake High School
What grades does Prior Lake High School serve?
Prior Lake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Prior Lake High School?
Prior Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,854 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prior Lake High School rank in MN?
Prior Lake High School ranks #853 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Prior Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prior Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Prior Lake High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prior Lake High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prior Lake High School a charter school?
No, Prior Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prior Lake High School a Title I school?
No, Prior Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prior Lake High School?
18.7% of students at Prior Lake 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
- 2,854
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (952) 226-8600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55378)
- 32,072
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 55378; 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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