Prior Lake High School

www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

2,856 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Prior Lake High School, located in Savage, Minnesota, is the sole comprehensive high school within the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district. Serving a diverse student body from the surrounding suburban community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a wide array of rigorous coursework including Advanced Placement (AP), College in the Schools (CIS), and various career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Prior Lake High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that encourages students to pursue their individual interests while building leadership skills. With a focus on innovation and community involvement, the high school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its graduates for the demands of the modern world.

2,856

Total Students

138.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prior Lake High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,075
Hispanic	179
Black	238
Asian	172
Two or More	165
American Indian	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
2,075 (72.7%)
Black
238 (8.3%)
Hispanic
179 (6.3%)
Asian
172 (6.0%)
Two or More
165 (5.8%)
American Indian
26 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
Phone:	(952)226-8600
Website:	http://www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	138.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* 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 9 716

Grade 10 738

Grade 11 687

Grade 12 715