Simley Senior High School
- Public
- INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN
Public School
Simley Senior High School
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN
- Rating 3.61 out of 5 226 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Simley Senior High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
52%
Percent Proficient - Math
27%
Average Graduation Rate
85%
Average SAT
1180
8 responses
Average ACT
26
220 responses
AP Enrollment
30%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$89,141
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,219
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$284,700
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
79%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 28 responsesPoll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 28 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,074
Free or Reduced Lunch
33%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 30 responses87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 30 responses87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 30 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$79,451
Teachers in First/Second Year
7%
53%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 38 responses68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 38 responses68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 38 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$14,093 / year
National
$12,23969%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 39 responses28%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 39 responses41%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 39 responsesSimilar Schools
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Simley Senior High School Reviews
Rating 3.61 out of 5 226 reviews
Simley High School is definitely working for change, woking to be better. They are adding more classes that are interested and for a students future, that directly caters to them. Pathway Classes that students can take coordinated directly to what they’re interested in and what they want to do after high school. Recently many student made and organized clubs have been allowed to be established creating more activities for students, outside of sports, and fostering a better student body that truly values each other and gets along. The year after quarantine was hard for the school and especially the students. Students were expected to behave like quarantined never happened, like it didn’t change everyone and that didn’t work. The school and staff saw this and strove to remake and create a new school experience where students can start to enjoy themselves again. A lot more change still needs to happen but it’s getting there.
Simley High School is pretty much just a regular high school, nothing makes it stand out in a positive way. They offer an average amount of AP classes, and have good choices for sports and activities. There isn't a great culture among the students, and there aren't very many pep related activities or things for school spirit. The administration is okay, but sometimes they implement strange rules that don't make sense or don't seem to benefit anyone/are not realistic. Facility-wise, you can definitely tell it is an older school, with the main entrance/performing arts center being the only really updated part.
Most teachers are pretty decent, but I have heard bad things about one one of the Spanish teachers. Many if their initiatives like the "Most Simley Students Don't Vape" are completely shoved down students throats with no actual improvements in any other areas like our academics or our extracurriculars. All of our art extracurriculars have been left to the community with little/no funding from the school. Average school with average stats in almost every area. Only good if you are a wrestler.