Is Lakeville South High a good school?

Lakeville South High ranks 83 rd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lakeville South High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,895 students attended Lakeville South High.

What is the racial makeup of Lakeville South High?

Students at Lakeville South High are 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools feed into Lakeville South High?

Lakeville South High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Kennedy Elementary Elementary : Lake Marion Elementary Elementary : Lakeview Elementary Elementary : Orchard Lake Elementary Middle : Kenwood Trail Middle School Middle : McGuire Middle

Lakeville South High

Summary:

Lakeville South High is a public high school serving 1,906 students in grades 9-12 in Lakeville, Minnesota, which is part of the highly-ranked Lakeville Area Schools district.

Lakeville South High consistently performs above the state average in academic metrics, with a 41.15% proficiency rate in 11th-grade Math compared to the state average of 34.99%. The school maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 93.4% to 96.3% over the past five years, and has relatively low dropout rates. Lakeville South High's student population is 71.56% White, with significant representation from African American (6.09%), Hispanic (9.97%), and Asian (5.3%) students. The school performs well across various student subgroups, outranking many Minnesota high schools. However, there is room for improvement in supporting English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to neighboring schools like Lakeville North High and Lakeville Online Academy-High, Lakeville South High stands out as a top-performing institution, consistently ranked among the best high schools in Minnesota. With its strong academic track record, diverse student population, and focus on equity, Lakeville South High is a desirable educational option for families in the Lakeville area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

21135 Jacquard Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044-8888

(952) 232-3300

District: Lakeville Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,795

Feeder schools for Lakeville South High:

Elementary:	Kennedy Elementary
	Lake Marion Elementary
	Lakeview Elementary
	Orchard Lake Elementary
Middle:	Kenwood Trail Middle School
	McGuire Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Number of students: 1,895

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

Hispanic:

11.8%

African American:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakeville South High ranks better than 82.7% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Lakeville Area Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.6. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lakeville South High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Lakeville South High has the largest high school student body size in the Lakeville Area Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (69.6%), Hispanic (11.8%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeville South High is 21.4. 2 high schools in the Lakeville Area Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lakeville South High employs 88.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeville South High is $12,795, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Lakeville Area Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeville South High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeville South High 83^rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Lakeville South High in the ranking list.)

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Lakeville Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeville Area Schools 80^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakeville South High

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Rank History for all students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2007	86.01	56^th	463	87.9%
2008	88.68	28^th	460	93.9%
2009	85.60	23^rd	234	90.2%
2010	85.45	19^th	540	96.5%
2011	81.86	41^st	545	92.5%
2012	81.54	47^th	539	91.3%
2013	80.65	55^th	534	89.7%
2014	79.01	85^th	483	82.4%
2015	83.15	52^nd	504	89.7%
2016	82.13	63^rd	489	87.1%
2017	81.54	66^th	489	86.5%
2018	86.17	37^th	494	92.5%
2019	83.94	48^th	492	90.2%
2021	76.55	78^th	428	81.8%
2022	79.93	70^th	472	85.2%
2023	78.44	87^th	476	81.7%
2024	78.60	83^rd	480	82.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	48.57	29^th	59	50.8%
2019	68.91	18^th	66	72.7%
2021	52.34	25^th	51	51.0%
2022	67.96	21^st	74	71.6%
2023	73.74	16^th	64	75.0%
2024	70.22	18^th	72	75.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	60.59	18^th	78	76.9%
2019	44.25	38^th	85	55.3%
2022	78.16	8^th	87	90.8%
2023	36.76	54^th	90	40.0%
2024	22.84	91^st	102	10.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.94	37^th	195	81.0%
2019	65.74	55^th	220	75.0%
2021	64.07	51^st	173	70.5%
2022	66.93	51^st	214	76.2%
2023	74.14	35^th	216	83.8%
2024	66.23	61^st	221	72.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	53.33	185^th	374	50.5%
2019	60.20	145^th	370	60.8%
2021	44.77	158^th	270	41.5%
2022	47.49	165^th	312	47.1%
2023	59.12	142^nd	393	63.9%
2024	54.43	180^th	389	53.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	82.74	43^rd	395	89.1%
2019	82.82	48^th	401	88.0%
2021	67.10	106^th	339	68.7%
2022	77.62	57^th	388	85.3%
2023	73.58	89^th	396	77.5%
2024	72.55	88^th	403	78.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	82.13	44^th	398	88.9%
2019	78.54	61^st	411	85.2%
2021	77.72	58^th	351	83.5%
2022	74.80	81^st	403	79.9%
2023	74.24	78^th	398	80.4%
2024	75.41	76^th	405	81.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	79.08	15^th	76	80.3%
2019	63.73	28^th	78	64.1%
2021	47.52	26^th	49	46.9%
2022	72.66	22^nd	68	67.6%
2023	60.70	25^th	71	64.8%
2024	59.10	29^th	78	62.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	61.04	37^th	106	65.1%
2019	65.32	31^st	103	69.9%
2021	65.64	19^th	68	72.1%
2022	58.06	36^th	102	64.7%
2023	68.08	27^th	98	72.4%
2024	61.47	35^th	109	67.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	79.30	17^th	129	86.8%
2019	71.12	31^st	132	76.5%
2021	45.43	48^th	101	52.5%
2022	73.27	23^rd	135	83.0%
2023	71.33	28^th	136	79.4%
2024	58.71	48^th	145	66.9%

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Rank History for White students at Lakeville South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	84.37	28^th	414	93.2%
2019	80.78	48^th	412	88.3%
2021	74.90	65^th	364	82.1%
2022	76.04	61^st	401	84.8%
2023	74.97	76^th	398	80.9%
2024	75.68	67^th	402	83.3%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	1199	37	25	18	6	n/a	n/a	1285
2007	1591	47	44	32	5	n/a	n/a	1719
2008	1609	53	48	43	1	n/a	n/a	1754
2009	1660	59	51	40	4	n/a	n/a	1814
2010	1675	63	51	53	2	n/a	n/a	1844
2011	1658	54	48	57	6	1	31	1855
2012	1640	55	55	64	7	1	40	1862
2013	1578	64	55	75	4	0	47	1823
2014	1573	58	54	87	6	0	54	1832
2015	1594	52	54	98	7	1	54	1860
2016	1558	52	53	98	5	2	48	1816
2017	1553	53	58	112	7	2	40	1825
2018	1505	67	69	121	5	2	50	1819
2019	1463	66	67	141	5	3	64	1809
2020	1446	72	80	137	7	6	86	1834
2021	1454	79	77	156	8	4	110	1888
2022	1354	102	77	170	5	4	110	1822
2023	1364	116	101	190	5	5	125	1906
2024	1318	144	87	224	4	3	115	1895

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 Lakeville South High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	1285	68.6	18.7	7.8
2007	1719	89.4	19.2	7.2
2008	1754	83.8	20.9	5.8
2009	1814	88.7	20.5	7.8
2010	1844	86.4	21.3	10
2011	1855	88.8	20.8	10.9
2012	1862	79.5	23.3	11.2
2013	1823	79.4	22.9	12.9
2014	1832	79.1	23.1	14.4
2015	1860	80.0	23.2	13.9
2016	1816	85.0	21.3	13.3
2017	1825	85.6	21.3	14.3
2018	1819	87.6	20.7	14
2019	1809	84.5	21.3	13.5
2020	1834	78.0	23.4	13.1
2021	1888	108.7	17.3	10.6
2022	1822	84.4	21.5	12.7
2023	1906	87.8	21.6	23.7
2024	1895	88.3	21.4	24.5

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 Lakeville South High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	1285	68.6	18.7	7.8
2007	1719	89.4	19.2	7.2
2008	1754	83.8	20.9	5.8
2009	1814	88.7	20.5	7.8
2010	1844	86.4	21.3	10
2011	1855	88.8	20.8	10.9
2012	1862	79.5	23.3	11.2
2013	1823	79.4	22.9	12.9
2014	1832	79.1	23.1	14.4
2015	1860	80.0	23.2	13.9
2016	1816	85.0	21.3	13.3
2017	1825	85.6	21.3	14.3
2018	1819	87.6	20.7	14
2019	1809	84.5	21.3	13.5
2020	1834	78.0	23.4	13.1
2021	1888	108.7	17.3	10.6
2022	1822	84.4	21.5	12.7
2023	1906	87.8	21.6	23.7
2024	1895	88.3	21.4	24.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeville South High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,795

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeville South High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 87^th of 476 High schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Lakeville South High)	74.7	62.7	12%
10th Grade Reading (Lakeville Area Schools)	71.7	63.9	7.8%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Lakeville South High)	64.3	50.5	13.9%
11th Grade Math (Lakeville Area Schools)	54.3	50.1	4.2%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Lakeville South High)	60.2	41	19.2%
End of Course Science (Lakeville Area Schools)	62.9	46.8	16.1%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1809	1906	5.4%
African American	66	116	75.8%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	67	101	50.7%
Hispanic	141	190	34.8%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	1463	1364	6.8%
Two or More Races	64	125	95.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.5%	23.7%	10.2%

Schools Near Lakeville South High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Lakeville South High	Public	9-12	21135 Jacquard Ave	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-3300	1,895	88	21.4	24.5%	1,318 (69.6%)	144 (7.6%)	224 (11.8%)	87 (4.6%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	115 (6.1%)	78.6	83^rd of 480 public high schools	82.7%		78.4	87^th of 476 public high schools	81.7%	4				41.2	41.2				65.1	65.1		46.6	46.6	$12,795
Lakeville Pathways Academy	Public	6-12	19455 Kenwood Trl	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-3900	62	8	7.8	56.5%	28 (45.2%)	11 (17.7%)	15 (24.2%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.1%)								(n/a)				0.0	0.0									$17,304
Lakeville North High	Public	7-12	19600 Ipava Ave	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-3600	1,866	79	23.5	16.7%	1,330 (71.3%)	143 (7.7%)	120 (6.4%)	135 (7.2%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	129 (6.9%)	81.7	62^nd of 480 public high schools	87.1%		89.7	27^th of 476 public high schools	94.3%	35				53.0	53.0				61.4	61.4		48.7	48.7	$12,337
Children's MN - Lakeville	Public	6-12	18432 Kenrick Ave	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-3910	8	0			7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Farmington High School	Public	9-12	20655 Flagstaff Ave	Farmington	55024	Dakota County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 252-2500	2,196	109	20.0	21.5%	1,637 (74.5%)	94 (4.3%)	223 (10.2%)	107 (4.9%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	131 (6.0%)	34.1	340^th of 480 public high schools	29.2%		38.8	319^th of 476 public high schools	33.0%	21				21.7	21.7				32.3	32.3		33.6	33.6	$10,632
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center	Public	8-12	20655 Flagstaff Ave	Farmington	55024	Dakota County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 252-2500	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)														$5,531
Farmington Online - High	Public	9-12	20655 Flagstaff Ave	Farmington	55024	Dakota County	Farmington Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 463-5013	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lakeville Online Academy-High	Public, Virtual	9-12	17630 Juniper Path Suite A	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(952) 232-2023	121	10	11.7	27.3%	92 (76.0%)	7 (5.8%)	13 (10.7%)	2 (1.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)	86.1	43^rd of 480 public high schools	91.0%		43.9	282^nd of 476 public high schools	40.8%	239				38.5	38.5				78.6	78.6				$9,096
FIT Academy High School	Public, Charter	6-12	7200 147th St W	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	FIT Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(952) 847-3798	153	5	28.4	48.4%	96 (62.7%)	24 (15.7%)	20 (13.1%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.2%)	18.8	396^th of 480 public high schools	17.5%		48.8	259^th of 476 public high schools	45.6%	137	26.2	5.0	8.0	20.0	16.5	47.6	20.0	28.0	31.3	35.0	20.0	12.5	17.1	$5,506
Apple Valley Senior High	Public	9-12	14450 Hayes Rd	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 431-8200	1,919	114	16.8	49.1%	728 (37.9%)	495 (25.8%)	431 (22.5%)	93 (4.8%)	9 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	160 (8.3%)	57.8	221^st of 480 public high schools	54.0%		58.4	204^th of 476 public high schools	57.1%	17				32.7	32.7				50.8	50.8		36.7	36.7	$14,525

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