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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196

Apple Valley Senior High School

#25 in Best Public High Schools in Minnesota
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Apple Valley, MN
  • 183 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    B-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C
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Apple Valley Senior High School is a highly rated, public school located in Apple Valley, MN. It has 1,648 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 53% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading.
Address
14450 Hayes Rd
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Telephone
(952) 431-8200
Website
district196.org

Apple Valley Senior High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
61%
Percent Proficient - Math
53%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1260
13 responses
Average ACT
26
156 responses
AP Enrollment
26%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    A
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$83,450
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,119
National
$949
Median Home Value
$218,100
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 71 responses
Report
  • Broadway shows
    15%
  • Football games
    15%
  • Pep fests
    15%
  • Beating eastview
    13%
  • Basketball games
    11%
  • Plays
    8%
  • Blood drive
    7%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,648
Free or Reduced Lunch
36%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.23 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.23 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.23 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$70,171
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.1%
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.23 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.23 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.23 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,476/ year
National
$12,239
87%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.31 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.31 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.31 responses
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My experience at Apple Valley High School has been great. I love my teachers and how they put effort into their jobs. I feel very close with some of my teachers and feel safe in their classrooms. They are currently reconstructing the front entrance and will keep expanding their renovations through these next few years. We are a STEM school, which is great for future access to people and experience. Our schools' wrestling and basketball teams are incredible. I've loved all the extracurricular activities I've been in which include, mock trial, softball, Women's Choir, Varsity Edition Choir, Jazz singers, R&B Band, Broadway singers, Musical theater, and Volleyball. It is a great place to learn and grow.
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As a student of Apple Valley High School, I hear a lot of comments about teachers, other students and food. I hear some teachers are the best and some teachers are the worst. I have my own experience with that. I had teachers who are energetic and excited to teach which influences students to be excited to learn. Some other teachers would seem bored, seem pissed and monotone. About the students, it is very loud in the hallways and I would hear bad things about other students every 5 minutes. I wish there was more positive energy. As for the food, it is same old, cheap looking school lunch. Students would do anything ti get better food or extra food. Food would dictate one's behavior sometimes.
Apple Valley High School is a very diverse school which is something I truly enjoy. It is a top school in Minnesota. We are very well rounded in success with sports and speech. Most of the teachers are very kind and helpful. But like every typical school there are problems, the food isn't very enjoyable. There are a lot of changes going on this year like construction and new school apps. so it makes it hard for the seniors last year and for new students to adapt. There are some problems with favoritism with some teachers and administration. Sports are very important to our school since we have famous sport players coming from our school which sometimes makes focus on only men sports at the school a little over done.