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CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL

545 PIONEER TRAIL, CHASKA, MN 55318EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 08–12Non-Charter
1,584
Students
Total enrolled
94%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 9% vs nat'l
$17,464
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
21.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 39% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,584 students in grades 08–12 in CHASKA, Minnesota.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,464 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in CHASKA, Minnesota, serving grades 08–12 with 1,584 students. The district invests $17,464 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 94% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL

1,584
Total Students
21.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
26%
Free Lunch
74
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (08–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution834 male · 750 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility26%
National avg 52% · 411 students
Student Composition
71%
13%
Asian4%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black7%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 270819000343

Academic Outcomes at CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
94%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 89th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55318

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,464Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,464
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,684
Student Support$3,318
Administration$2,096
Operations$2,620
Other$1,746
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,464 spent per student, an estimated $7,737 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
38%
State government
54.5%
Local (property tax)
37.8%
Federal programs
7.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 94% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $17,464/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Carver Elementary SchoolCLOVER RIDGE ELEMENTARYVICTORIA ELEMENTARYJONATHAN ELEMENTARY
+4 more
↓
Middle
CHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL WESTCHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL EASTPIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL112 ALC MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOLINTEGRATED ARTS ACADEMY112 ALC Independent StudySTEPS TOWARD ADULT RESPONSIBILITY
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades08 – 12
Location—
CountyCarver County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL →
Phone: (952)556-7100
NCES ID: 270819000343
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CHASKA seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL
High
CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL
1,370 students · 09–12
16% FRL
Elem
Carver Elementary School
748 students · KG–05
● 53 opp25% FRL
Elem
CLOVER RIDGE ELEMENTARY
657 students · KG–05
● 53 opp27% FRL
Elem
VICTORIA ELEMENTARY
652 students · KG–05
● 53 opp6% FRL
Mid
CHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST
599 students · 06–08
● 53 opp20% FRL
Elem
JONATHAN ELEMENTARY
556 students · KG–05
● 53 opp18% FRL
Mid
CHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL EAST
519 students · 06–08
● 53 opp13% FRL
Elem
BLUFF CREEK ELEMENTARY
507 students · KG–05
20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
545 PIONEER TRAIL, CHASKA, MN 55318
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.