APPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH

avhs.district196.org/

1,999 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Apple Valley Senior High School, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a prominent secondary institution serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular offerings, which help foster a well-rounded student experience. Known for its strong school spirit and community engagement, Apple Valley High provides a supportive environment that emphasizes college and career readiness through rigorous coursework and a variety of elective programs.

Beyond its core academics, the school is recognized for its robust athletics and arts programs, which have historically been a significant source of pride for the Apple Valley community. By offering students numerous opportunities to participate in competitive sports, theater, music, and various student-led clubs, the school encourages personal development alongside intellectual growth. As a key fixture in District 196, Apple Valley Senior High continues to focus on preparing its diverse student body to succeed in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

1,999

Total Students

117.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for APPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	757
Hispanic	468
Black	511
Asian	91
Two or More	162
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
757 (37.9%)
Black
511 (25.6%)
Hispanic
468 (23.4%)
Two or More
162 (8.1%)
Asian
91 (4.6%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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:	(952)431-8200
Website:	http://avhs.district196.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,999
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	763
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	145

* 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

Grade 9 520

Grade 10 527

Grade 11 496

Grade 12 456