Simley Senior High

Summary:

Simley Senior High is a public high school located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,062 students. The school is part of the Inver Grove Heights Schools district, which is ranked 292 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Simley Senior High has a relatively diverse student population, with 46.33% White, 9.6% African American, 30.13% Hispanic, 4.99% Asian, and 8.76% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (20.45%), Reading (32.67%), and Science (21.51%) all below the state and district averages. Simley Senior High has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.4% to 90.6% over the past five years, but has experienced higher dropout rates compared to the state average, ranging from 2.2% to 5.6% over the past five years. The school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.69% to 48.96% over the past three years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Simley Senior High's academic performance and other key metrics are generally lower than those of nearby high-performing schools, such as Eagan Senior High and Two Rivers High School, which have higher test scores, graduation rates, and overall rankings. This suggests that Simley Senior High may have room for improvement in these areas, and the school's diverse student population and relatively high graduation rates indicate that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and improvements to better support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2920 80th St E
       Inver Grove Heights, MN  55076-3232


(651) 306-7000

District: Inver Grove Heights Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
371st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,480 Help


Feeder schools for Simley Senior High:

Elementary:    Hilltop Elementary
    Pine Bend Elementary
    Salem Hills Elementary
Middle:    Inver Grove Heights Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  1,062

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.3%
Hispanic:
30.1%
African American:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Compare Details Simley Senior High ranks worse than 77.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Simley Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), Hispanic (30.1%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simley Senior High is 21.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simley Senior High is $13,480.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Simley Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Simley Senior High 371st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Simley Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Inver Grove Heights Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Inver Grove Heights Schools 292nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Simley Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.57 63rd 433 85.5%
2005 78.15 74th 452 83.6%
2006 80.35 79th 450 82.4%
2007 87.91 44th 463 90.5%
2008 82.56 71st 460 84.6%
2009 71.31 76th 234 67.5%
2010 70.44 153rd 540 71.7%
2011 68.19 190th 545 65.1%
2012 67.89 199th 539 63.1%
2013 63.74 216th 534 59.6%
2014 71.25 136th 483 71.8%
2015 64.99 195th 504 61.3%
2016 70.18 143rd 489 70.8%
2017 66.12 185th 489 62.2%
2018 64.32 202nd 494 59.1%
2019 70.33 149th 492 69.7%
2021 46.19 253rd 428 40.9%
2022 48.53 271st 472 42.6%
2023 39.80 314th 476 34.0%
2024 25.28 371st 480 22.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.24 35th 66 47.0%
2021 10.41 47th 51 7.8%
2022 24.43 60th 74 18.9%
2023 20.71 56th 64 12.5%
2024 11.73 69th 72 4.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.99 35th 78 55.1%
2019 19.40 83rd 85 2.4%
2021 20.99 44th 47 6.4%
2022 42.24 45th 87 48.3%
2023 34.10 63rd 90 30.0%
2024 22.50 97th 102 4.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.49 24th 195 87.7%
2019 59.44 77th 220 65.0%
2021 9.19 169th 173 2.3%
2022 23.67 184th 214 14.0%
2023 23.49 180th 216 16.7%
2024 15.66 195th 221 11.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.06 215th 374 42.5%
2019 44.90 214th 370 42.2%
2021 25.85 221st 270 18.1%
2022 36.44 202nd 312 35.3%
2023 32.58 285th 393 27.5%
2024 19.06 343rd 389 11.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.04 192nd 395 51.4%
2019 61.32 159th 401 60.3%
2021 46.24 208th 339 38.6%
2022 44.97 235th 388 39.4%
2023 37.72 271st 396 31.6%
2024 19.88 335th 403 16.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.88 199th 398 50.0%
2019 67.79 129th 411 68.6%
2021 33.95 265th 351 24.5%
2022 39.50 270th 403 33.0%
2023 32.08 296th 398 25.6%
2024 20.85 345th 405 14.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.55 20th 78 74.4%
2022 33.28 41st 68 39.7%
2024 35.41 44th 78 43.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.95 26th 106 75.5%
2019 67.75 28th 103 72.8%
2021 37.64 42nd 68 38.2%
2022 27.29 76th 102 25.5%
2023 46.47 50th 98 49.0%
2024 11.90 101st 109 7.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.61 54th 129 58.1%
2019 40.22 76th 132 42.4%
2021 18.11 96th 101 5.0%
2022 34.38 91st 135 32.6%
2023 25.71 109th 136 19.9%
2024 31.39 104th 145 28.3%
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Rank History for White students at Simley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.71 92nd 414 77.8%
2019 79.51 55th 412 86.7%
2021 61.49 145th 364 60.2%
2022 59.27 173rd 401 56.9%
2023 46.62 233rd 398 41.5%
2024 28.62 321st 402 20.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Open Quote I have had the best time of my life here which was made possible by the amazing staff and students. All the teachers and the workers in the school care about everybody which makes it very comforting. Some of the most random people are the people which comforts you most like a attendance lady or a administrator. I have had some of the best education of my life here and have many wonderful times of actually being in class and having fun while learning. With all these factors it makes it very hard to leave such a place where everyone is so accepting and caring. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Simley Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 793 3 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 810
1989 942 9 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 969
1990 911 9 12 16 4 n/a n/a 0 952
1991 885 14 10 23 6 n/a n/a 0 938
1992 902 14 15 27 4 n/a n/a 0 962
1993 882 12 17 24 4 n/a n/a 0 939
1994 893 15 12 28 3 n/a n/a 0 951
1995 974 24 13 30 2 n/a n/a 0 1043
1996 974 24 13 30 2 n/a n/a 0 1043
1997 1008 28 18 37 1 n/a n/a 0 1092
1998 1036 31 22 42 1 n/a n/a 0 1132
1999 1061 23 22 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1152
2000 1107 32 38 62 1 n/a n/a 0 1240
2001 1175 36 36 59 2 n/a n/a 0 1308
2002 1142 27 44 67 2 n/a n/a 0 1282
2003 1142 27 44 67 2 n/a n/a 0 1282
2004 1094 38 40 61 6 n/a n/a 0 1239
2005 1049 45 36 74 7 n/a n/a 0 1211
2006 992 54 42 77 5 n/a n/a 0 1170
2007 994 70 53 88 10 n/a n/a 0 1215
2008 918 80 57 106 12 n/a n/a 0 1173
2009 863 82 55 103 18 n/a n/a 0 1121
2010 850 77 51 108 17 n/a n/a 0 1103
2011 820 72 41 146 9 0 16 0 1104
2012 778 68 38 163 7 0 22 0 1076
2013 765 80 46 174 3 0 30 0 1098
2014 716 85 47 207 4 0 44 0 1103
2015 725 88 45 205 7 0 44 0 1114
2016 716 94 37 234 8 0 48 0 1137
2017 665 98 37 242 9 0 50 0 1101
2018 672 89 38 245 4 0 49 0 1097
2019 641 111 48 257 2 0 52 0 1111
2020 626 105 51 252 0 0 63 0 1097
2021 612 108 51 260 2 0 79 0 1112
2022 566 109 47 263 4 0 85 0 1074
2023 492 102 53 320 2 0 93 0 1062

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Simley Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 810 44.9 18.0 5.1
1989 969 50.8 19.0 6.3
1990 952 51.6 18.4 4.9
1991 938 50.7 18.5 5.8
1992 962 51.6 18.6 6.8
1993 939 54.6 17.2 8.9
1994 951 57.5 16.5 7.3
1995 1043 52.1 20.0 7.4
1996 1043 52.1 20.0 7.4
1997 1092 55.9 19.5 7.4
1998 1132 n/a 0.0 7.2
1999 1152 73.5 15.7 5.8
2000 1240 63.3 19.6 8.9
2001 1308 64.9 20.2 8.6
2002 1282 66.0 19.4 13.1
2003 1282 66.0 19.4 13.1
2004 1239 68.8 18.0 13.5
2005 1211 68.6 17.7 14.8
2006 1170 66.7 17.5 15.1
2007 1215 66.5 18.3 17.7
2008 1173 64.4 18.2 20.2
2009 1121 61.8 18.1 21.6
2010 1103 64.3 17.1 25.5
2011 1104 55.7 19.8 29.5
2012 1076 55.1 19.5 29.8
2013 1098 55.0 19.9 30.8
2014 1103 52.8 20.8 30.5
2015 1114 57.0 19.5 32.1
2016 1137 58.0 19.6 33.7
2017 1101 57.7 19.0 34.3
2018 1097 47.1 23.2 35.1
2019 1111 55.1 20.1 33.3
2020 1097 57.6 19.0 35.4
2021 1112 47.1 23.5 28.7
2022 1074 55.2 19.4 33.1
2023 1062 48.5 21.8 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Simley Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 810 44.9 18.0 5.1
1989 969 50.8 19.0 6.3
1990 952 51.6 18.4 4.9
1991 938 50.7 18.5 5.8
1992 962 51.6 18.6 6.8
1993 939 54.6 17.2 8.9
1994 951 57.5 16.5 7.3
1995 1043 52.1 20.0 7.4
1996 1043 52.1 20.0 7.4
1997 1092 55.9 19.5 7.4
1998 1132 n/a 0.0 7.2
1999 1152 73.5 15.7 5.8
2000 1240 63.3 19.6 8.9
2001 1308 64.9 20.2 8.6
2002 1282 66.0 19.4 13.1
2003 1282 66.0 19.4 13.1
2004 1239 68.8 18.0 13.5
2005 1211 68.6 17.7 14.8
2006 1170 66.7 17.5 15.1
2007 1215 66.5 18.3 17.7
2008 1173 64.4 18.2 20.2
2009 1121 61.8 18.1 21.6
2010 1103 64.3 17.1 25.5
2011 1104 55.7 19.8 29.5
2012 1076 55.1 19.5 29.8
2013 1098 55.0 19.9 30.8
2014 1103 52.8 20.8 30.5
2015 1114 57.0 19.5 32.1
2016 1137 58.0 19.6 33.7
2017 1101 57.7 19.0 34.3
2018 1097 47.1 23.2 35.1
2019 1111 55.1 20.1 33.3
2020 1097 57.6 19.0 35.4
2021 1112 47.1 23.5 28.7
2022 1074 55.2 19.4 33.1
2023 1062 48.5 21.8 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Simley Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,480

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simley Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 492 High schoolsRanks 314th of 476 High schools
 35.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Simley Senior High)65.342.5
 22.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Inver Grove Heights Schools)65.342.5
 22.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Simley Senior High)42.525.3
 17.1%
   11th Grade Math (Inver Grove Heights Schools)40.523.2
 17.2%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Simley Senior High)58.627.5
 31.2%
   End of Course Science (Inver Grove Heights Schools)57.527.2
 30.2%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11111062
 4.4%
African American111102
 8.1%
American Indian22
Asian4853
 10.4%
Hispanic257320
 24.5%
Pacific Islander00
White641492
 23.2%
Two or More Races5293
 78.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%49%
 15.7%


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Simley Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hilltop Elementary
Elementary : Pine Bend Elementary
Elementary : Salem Hills Elementary
Middle : Inver Grove Heights Middle

Simley Senior High ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Minnesota high schools.

Students at Simley Senior High are 46% White, 30% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,062 students attended Simley Senior High.


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