Simley Senior High

Simley Senior High serves 1,058 students in grades 9-12 in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. This regular public high school operates with 47 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1. Academically, Simley Senior High has room for growth, with 50% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 25% reach proficiency in mathematics.

The school ranks in the 25th percentile among Minnesota high schools, indicating opportunities for continued improvement in student outcomes. The school draws from a well-established suburban community where the median household income is $92,946 and median home values reach $299,500. About 39% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 7.6%.

This ZIP code of 55076 houses approximately 21,771 residents, creating a sizable community base for the school. Students at Simley Senior High benefit from being part of a large suburban district that can offer comprehensive programming typical of schools serving over 1,000 students. The school sits in the heart of Inver Grove Heights, a Dakota County community that balances suburban amenities with accessibility to the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area.

The student-teacher ratio at Simley Senior High is 22.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.