GLACIER HILLS SCHOOL - ARTS/SCIENCE

gh.district196.org/

707 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glacier Hills School, located in Eagan, Minnesota, operates under the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District (District 196) and is distinguished by its specialized magnet program focused on Arts and Science. The school is designed to provide a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that integrates creative arts and scientific exploration, encouraging students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and artistic expression through a hands-on learning environment.

By leveraging its magnet school status, Glacier Hills attracts students through unique academic opportunities that go beyond the traditional classroom experience. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering a community that values both innovation and creativity while maintaining alignment with the district’s high standards for academic achievement. Prospective families and community members can find further information regarding the school's specific programs, enrollment processes, and district news on the official District 196 website.

707

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLACIER HILLS SCHOOL - ARTS/SCIENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	85
Black	116
Asian	137
Two or More	77
American Indian	1

White
291 (41.2%)
Asian
137 (19.4%)
Black
116 (16.4%)
Hispanic
85 (12.0%)
Two or More
77 (10.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
Phone:	(651)683-8570
Website:	http://gh.district196.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	707
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 128