Edina High School is a four-year public high school located in Edina, Minnesota, United States, a suburb of Minneapolis. The current student population is 2,720. Edina High School was ranked as 428th best public high school in the United States according to U.S. News & World Report.
Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, Options At Edina High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Options At Edina High School's student population of 103 students has grown by 1616% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1949
Colors
White, Kelly green
School Rankings
The diversity score of Options At Edina High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
40%
12%
White
24%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Options At Edina High School?
The graduation rate of Options At Edina High School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Options At Edina High School?
103 students attend Options At Edina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Options At Edina High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Options At Edina High School offer ?
Options At Edina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Options At Edina High School part of?
Options At Edina High School is part of Edina Public School District.
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