Edison High

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

865 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Edison Senior High School, located in Northeast Minneapolis, is a historic public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. Edison is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Edison Senior High provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs, which help create a vibrant campus culture. The school aims to leverage its location in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis to build strong partnerships with local community organizations and families. By focusing on individualized instruction and holistic student support, Edison strives to empower its graduates to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

865

Total Students

64.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison High
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	182
Black	351
Asian	34
Two or More	35
American Indian	31

Black
351 (40.6%)
White
232 (26.8%)
Hispanic
182 (21.0%)
Two or More
35 (4.0%)
Asian
34 (3.9%)
American Indian
31 (3.6%)

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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-1300
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	559
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 9 214

Grade 10 218

Grade 11 217

Grade 12 216