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Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

Prior Lake High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Scott County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Savage, MN
  • 354 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Prior Lake High School is a highly rated, public school located in Savage, MN. It has 2,566 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 73% of students are at least proficient in math and 73% in reading.
    Address
    7575 150th St W
    Savage, MN 55378
    Telephone
    (952) 226-8600
    Website
    priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us/our-schools/plhs
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    Prior Lake High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    73%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    73%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1290
    36 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    454 responses
    AP Enrollment
    20%
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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
    Sparse Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $101,899
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,152
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $276,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    85%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.33 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.33 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 95 responses
    Report
    • Any sporting event allows for friend group growth
      24%
    • Painting of the school rock
      20%
    • Football games
      11%
    • Tradition - Senior cheer on the last day
      11%
    • Choir Celebrate Concerts
      8%
    • "Senior Women Group"
      8%
    • Marching band at football games
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,566
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    10%
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.40 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.41 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.41 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $56,456
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    12.3%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.52 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.52 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.52 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,628/ year
    National
    $12,239
    84%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.61 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.61 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.61 responses
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    Prior Lake High School Reviews

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    Overall, Prior Lake High School has characteristics that allows it to categorize as an elite suburban high school. As I digress, Prior Lake’s teachers are outstanding. The English department, in my opinion, is the best and most well structured. Aside from schoolwork, the culture at Prior Lake High School is divisive as well as cliquey. Typical of many other high schools, the general high school culture promotes drinking, juuling, and partying as superior to achieving good grades or acting straight edge. Many students can’t even go to the bathrooms without scenting the potent aroma of a cherry juul being directed towards them. On a more positive connotation, a majority of the students are helpful, lively, and make this environment positive. In conclusion, I would definitely recommend parents to send their students to PLHS due to the positive culture, outstanding and focused staff, as well as a versatile area of growth through clubs, activities, and student groups.
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    I love the parent involvement at PLHS. The sporting events and teams are beyond fabulous. Girls Lacrosse is a close knit family. Our new Coach Heather Pierson is going to make this program excel even more. I do appreciate the strict rules around drinking and drugs as well. PLHS has the highest punishment time if you are an athlete that breaks the rules. The teachers at PLHS are very down to earth, helpful and approachable. I have not only learned academically at PLHS but I have also grown as a person. I have been taught how to love and appreciate all walks of life. The facility at PLHS have taught us that each and everyone of us has a purpose on this earth and we can ALWAYS find good in everyone. The only downfall to PLHS is the community is loved by so many and because of that the populations has outgrown our facility. We need to expand to meet the needs of our growing community. I will raise my children in PLHS! Go Lakers! Love this community!
    I really enjoyed our daughters time at Prior Lake High School. She had an opportunity to be active in my activities such as varsity sports, honors society, student council and much more! Most teachers have an open door policy and really help the child to succeed. What I would like to see changed is the fact other states allow for dual credits so students come out of school with almost an associates degree. We only have access to honors and AP classes in the state of Mn.