Edina High School is a four-year public high school located in Edina, Minnesota, United States, a suburb of Minneapolis. The current student population is 2,720. Edina High School was ranked as 428th best public high school in the United States according to U.S. News & World Report.
Serving 72 students in grades 10-12, Options At Edina High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Options At Edina High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Options At Edina High School's student population of 72 students has grown by 2300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1949
Colors
Red and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Achieving Excellence Together
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Options At Edina High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
13:1
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
33%
12%
White
28%
60%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options At Edina High School?
The graduation rate of Options At Edina High School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Options At Edina High School?
72 students attend Options At Edina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Options At Edina High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Options At Edina High School?
Options At Edina High School has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Options At Edina High School offer ?
Options At Edina High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Options At Edina High School part of?
Options At Edina High School is part of Edina Public School District.
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