Eden Prairie High School

Eden Prairie High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
17185 Valley View Rd,  Eden Prairie, MN
Eden Prairie Schools
4.2
4.2
2,799 Students
A+
Niche Grade
Eden Prairie High School serves the community of Eden Prairie as a public school in School District 272, providing almost 3,000 ninth through 12th graders with the academic and extracurricular preparation they need to pursue successful college careers. Established in 1923, Eden Prairie High School's current building on Valley View Road was built in 1981, but expanded throughout the 1990s to represent four wings over three floors that include an auditorium, the school's Performing Arts Center (PAC), two gyms, the EagleVision television studios, music rooms and machine shops in the North Wing. Over 425 courses, including AP study are offered at Eden Prairie High School including instruction in Spanish, French, German and Chinese. Some of Eden Prairie's enrichment opportunities include band, chorus, orchestra, ceramics, sculpture, computer arts, drawing, painting, photography, dance, drama, theater and video film production. The red, black and white Eagles soar to victory in soccer, volleyball, softball, baseball, football, hockey, swimming and diving, cross country, track, gymnastics, skiing, lacrosse, tennis, golf, badminton and competitive cheerleading. In each of these categories Eden Prairie High School has won numerous state championships. Eden Prairie High School has been nationally recognized for its outstanding scholastic programs, demonstrating its commitment to excellence.

School Details

Head of School
Robb Virgin
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
145
Full Time Teachers
145
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
70.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35.3%
State Average
31.9%
Science
26.4%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
354:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
50.1%
Black
18.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.7%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
6.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Public HS in Minnesota
#3 Best College Prep Public HS in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 1,037 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 453 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 331 Students
University of Iowa 287 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 251 Students
Iowa State University 214 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 201 Students
New York University 188 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 176 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 146 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 276 Students
Biology 254 Students
Psychology 201 Students
Computer Science 168 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 156 Students
Political Science and Government 137 Students
Nursing 133 Students
Marketing 127 Students
Finance 114 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 91 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 572 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
5/22/2025
I've been going to this school for two years now, and I can honestly say it is amazing. The coursework is easy to handle (even if you're taking honors or AP classes!), the teachers are very reliable and you can always ask them for help, and it's easy to make friends. However, they need to bring back flex time and I HATE SMARTPASS. It does absolutely nothing and most people just get their friends to turn off their passes for them. The teachers also need to give out less busywork and give us more work time for important assignments.
5.0 Senior
4/17/2025
Eden Prairie High School should be recognized for their ability to overcome obsitcles. From navigating to online schooling for Covid, to making a full recovery as soon as possible for the next students to come in was outstanding. I enjoyed going to Eden Prarie High School, as they are positive, inclusive, and attentive.
4.0 Senior
3/19/2025
I go to the online school and really like the way the teachers are involved and the different courses you can take. It can be hard to get responses to your emails from teachers so sometimes you have to guess when you have questions.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/28/2019
It has been awful. I requested help from teachers and administrators in making my son follow rules and do homework and actually attend class. They said they did not have to enforce due dates, and they never reported him truant to Hennepin County even though he often skipped class. I pulled my other...
5.0 parent
4/13/2018
very good would like to keep going
5.0 student
5/3/2014
This high school hosts the friendliest community of high schoolers. The teachers are amazing and the majority of students are high achieving and creates an environments where people strive to be the best that they can be. The numerous clubs at this school show the amount of student freedom and the w...
5.0 student
11/13/2012
This is absolutely the best high school I have known of. I know many people from many different high school, it seems to me that EPHS is just simply stand out compare to the rest.

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Eden Prairie High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Eden Prairie, MN, in the Eden Prairie neighborhood, and is served by the Eden Prairie Schools in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 2,799 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Eden Prairie High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $568,935. Discover additional schools in the area, like The International School of Minnesota, Central Middle School, St. Hubert Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Eden Prairie has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Eden Prairie High School.

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