High Schools in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district in Minnesota is home to 4 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The schools in this district range in size and academic performance, with Prior Lake High School being the largest and highest-performing, while the Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center and other alternative schools serving a more diverse and academically challenged student population.

Prior Lake High School stands out as the district's flagship, with a large student body of 2,857 and impressive academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, that exceeds district and state averages. The school also boasts a high four-year graduation rate of 97.0% and a low dropout rate of 0.9%. In contrast, the alternative learning centers have much smaller enrollments, lower graduation rates (56.2%), and higher dropout rates (7.8%), along with significantly lower academic proficiency levels.

The demographic differences between the schools are also noteworthy, with Prior Lake High School having a predominantly White student population, while the alternative learning centers serve a more diverse student body. Additionally, the alternative schools have a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a greater need for support and resources. The data suggests that the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district faces challenges in ensuring equitable educational outcomes across all its high schools.