Public School
Prior Lake High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Savage, MN
- 385 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityB-
- TeachersA
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesB
- Health & SafetyB+
- AdministrationB+
- SportsA
- FoodA
- Resources & FacilitiesC
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- Cost of LivingB-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingA-
Median Household Income
$111,324
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,298
National
$949Median Home Value
$291,800
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 83%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.36 responses
Poll
- 81%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.36 responses
Students
Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,761
Free or Reduced Lunch
10%
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.43 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.44 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.44 responses
Teachers
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.55 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.55 responses
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.55 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
$12,312/ year
National
$12,239- 83%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.64 responses
- 44%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.64 responses
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.64 responses
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Prior Lake High School Reviews
385 reviews
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Overall, I had a good experience at prior lake highschool. My teachers established average connections with me and I was involved in many clubs and activities throughout school. My guidance counselour was always especially helpful and helped me to create schedules that helped me to excel. The biggest downfall of my school was the college readiness portion. I felt as though it was an environment that didn’t allow me to make my own decisions as often as I would like. Overall, every year they asked students what they wanted to see differently and most times we would see that change through more construction, our laker time which built in extra time to d homework and get help, and better food choices. I enjoyed my time as a student here!
Prior Lake High School has a stellar academic program with great teachers. However, the school is so big that it's hard to have a relationship with the general teachers. On the other hand, AP courses are great, and the teachers establish a great relationship with their students and actively help them become successful, not only in their class but in life. Furthermore, because there are so many students, the culture isn't super strong. There are definite distinctions between groups (e.g. athletics, music, theater), but many people fit into multiple categories; there just isn't a whole lot of unity. Diversity is also an issue. The school is 80% white, and there is still some stereotyping and issues surrounding race.
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.