West End’s Perpich Arts High School is a public, tuition-free school that’s part of the Perpich Center for Arts Education, a campus dedicated to giving students education through the arts. The campus consists of the high school, a library, and an outreach and professional development group. The high school itself is open to eleventh and twelfth graders who must be residents of Minnesota. To be accepted, students must apply when they’re either sophomore or juniors and be prepared to audition for one of the six fields of study they’re interested in: dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theater or visual arts. Enrollment is only open to 310 students a school year, and West End students are able to easily commute to the campus. The campus itself offers a college-like experience, with quads, outdoor picnic areas, a soccer field and of course, ample parking. By offering a unique approach to learning, West End’s Perpich Center for Arts Education is an artistic alternative for students to both learn and dedicate themselves to their creative talents.
Perpich Center for Arts Education
Public High School
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Grade 11-12
6125 Olson Memorial Hwy,
Golden Valley, MN
School Details
Head of School
Ahava Silkey-jones
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
95%
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
580
Verbal
630
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
87.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
10
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
24.1%
State Average
31.9%
Science
36.4%
State Average
34%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
146:1
Student Diversity
Female
85.2%
Male
14.8%
White
85.9%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
1.3%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
80 Students
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
54 Students
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
32 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth
26 Students
Columbia College Chicago
26 Students
New York University
25 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
24 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato
21 Students
Savannah College of Art and Design
19 Students
Hamline University
17 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Illustration
30 Students
Psychology
27 Students
Creative Writing
27 Students
Fine Arts
25 Students
Studio Arts
23 Students
Film and Video Studies
19 Students
Arts
19 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
19 Students
Music
17 Students
Photography
16 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/20/2020
Perpich is a place to explore your identity and your passions, while also gaining an enriching academic experience.
4/27/2019
I love my school. By being at Perpich, I have learned so much about other people's life styles and I have grown my own so much. there is nowhere I would rather go for a fantastic high school experience.
6/21/2018
It was a life-changing experience that prepared me to live on my own and gave me the courage to move halfway across the country for college. The teachers were great, they gave a lot of encouragement, wisdom and emotional support.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/16/2019
It made me to be the professional artist I am today.
7/15/2019
Wonderful! My son pursued music education in college following his studies at Perpich.
7/15/2019
Exceptional, I felt supported and loved. Truly the best 2 years of my life. My friendships will last a lifetime (still going strong). The staff is outstanding and are fantastic mentors. 10 years later (time away and what you do with your life matters) I still keep in close contact (I no longer live...
5/26/2018
this place is just so much more awful than I thought it'd be; I thought it'd be such a good opportunity for me but if you have any political beliefs other than very liberal, don't go here. Trust me. Don't. You will be bullied, hated, and ostracized. I'm not even conservative I'm centralist???
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List Price Range
$180K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$513,628
Median Lot Size
13,503 Sq Ft
% Renters
32%
Household Income
$131,097
% of College Grads
59.8%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,907 Sq Ft
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