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Stillwater Area High School

High School · Stillwater Area Public Schools · Stillwater, MN

A high school in Stillwater, MN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5701 STILLWATER BLVD N, Stillwater, MN 55082

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2022)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation31.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.6:1
District spending per student$15,764
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Stillwater Area High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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

20.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stillwater Area High School 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated959/100K

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

$117,538

Median home value

$459,500

Median rent

$1,439/mo

College educated

52.8%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
12 boys'·15 girls'·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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.Enrollment path unverified5.77–120.0 mi79Compare →
Chesterton Academy of the St Croix ValleyPrivate · tuition7.9private9–121.3 mi50Compare →
Bridge Transition ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated122.2 mi29Compare →
Stillwater Dist. Special ServicesEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.2 mi14Compare →

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.

Stillwater Area Public Schools

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#7 of 13
District spending per student
$15,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stillwater Area High School is listed in Stillwater Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stillwater Area High School

Stillwater Area High School is a public high school in Stillwater, MN, part of Stillwater Area Public Schools, serving approximately 2,713 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,243 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Stillwater Area High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Stillwater Area High School (SAHS) is a public high school located in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 2. It serves as the primary high school for the Stillwater Area Public School District (834), which holds the distinction of being the oldest public school district in Minnesota 2. The school's physical address is 5701 Stillwater Blvd, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 1. Recent administrative updates indicate that the district is planning leadership changes at several schools for the Fall 2026-27 academic year 1. Additionally, the district is revising its transportation model for the upcoming fall and has approved the 2027-2028 calendar 1. Specific events recorded include a SAHS Community Scholarship Night scheduled for May 20 1. The district has also noted that graduation rates are rising 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.stillwater.k12.mn.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stillwater Area High School

What grades does Stillwater Area High School serve?

Stillwater Area High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Stillwater Area High School?

Stillwater Area High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,713 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Area High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Area High School is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stillwater Area High School rank in MN?

Stillwater Area High School ranks #1,243 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Stillwater Area High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stillwater Area High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Stillwater Area High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stillwater Area High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stillwater Area High School a charter school?

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

Is Stillwater Area High School a Title I school?

No, Stillwater Area High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stillwater Area High School?

20.5% of students at Stillwater Area 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
2,713
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 55082)
36,414
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
44.8
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 55082; 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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