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#814 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 41% in state

Two Rivers High School

High School · West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan · Mendota Heights, MN

A West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1897 DELAWARE AVE, Mendota Heights, MN 55118

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation42.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.4:1
District spending per student$16,864
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Two Rivers High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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

49.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Two Rivers 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,078/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mendota Heights), 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

$85,229

Median home value

$331,800

Median rent

$1,215/mo

College educated

45.8%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
42.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
0 boys'·8 girls'·14 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Brightmont AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.6 mi17Compare →
Academic Arts High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.79–121.3 mi103Compare →
Bluesky Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.26–121.4 mi613Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#3 of 9
District spending per student
$16,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Two Rivers High School is listed in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Two Rivers High School

Two Rivers High School is a public high school in Mendota Heights, MN, part of West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan, serving approximately 1,648 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 1,992 schools in MN.

State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Two Rivers High School

What grades does Two Rivers High School serve?

Two Rivers High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Two Rivers High School?

Two Rivers High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,648 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers High School is 28.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Two Rivers High School rank in MN?

Two Rivers High School ranks #814 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Two Rivers High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Two Rivers High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Two Rivers High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Two Rivers High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Two Rivers High School a charter school?

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

Is Two Rivers High School a Title I school?

No, Two Rivers High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Two Rivers High School?

49.3% of students at Two Rivers 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
1,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 55118)
29,396
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
42.1
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 55118; 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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