- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Savage, MN
Prior Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Prior Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273006001277
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prior Lake High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Savage · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Prior Lake High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prior Lake High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Savage, MN.
School address
District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273006001277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Prior Lake High School held near 2,854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 133.2 → 135.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 273006001277 · Savage, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,856 enr · 21.5:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students)
Prior Lake High School held near 2,854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 133.2 → 135.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prior Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prior Lake High School
2,856 students
- Prior Lake-Sav
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
2,025 students
- Hamilton Ridge 586
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
586 students
- Redtail Ridge 556
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
556 students
- Glendale Eleme 522
Glendale Elementary
522 students
- Westwood Eleme 505
Westwood Elementary
505 students
What this shows Prior Lake High School reports 2,856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prior Lake High School compares
Prior Lake High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,856 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,856
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Prior Lake High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools reports $13,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prior Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake-Savage Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redtail Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prior Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prior Lake High School
How many students attend Prior Lake High School?
Prior Lake High School has 2,856 students enrolled. It is a high school in Savage, MN. CCD year-over-year: 2,857 (2022-23) → 2,854 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake High School is 21.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prior Lake High School?
13.8% of students at Prior Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prior Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Prior Lake High School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Savage, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prior Lake High School?
Prior Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prior Lake High School rank among public schools in Savage?
By Resource Investment Index, Prior Lake High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Savage, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Savage on the city page.
What other schools are in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Besides Prior Lake High School, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students), Hamilton Ridge Elementary School (586 students), and Redtail Ridge Elementary School (556 students). See the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district page for the complete list.