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PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS

Minnesota · Public School District
12
Schools
8,741
Students
$14,067
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
19.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-33pp vs nat'l
95.1%
Graduation Rate
+8.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS is a public school district in Minnesota serving 8,741 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,067 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 19% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Five Hawks ElementaryKG–05471
Glendale ElementaryKG–05546
Hamilton Ridge Elementary SchoolKG–05586
JEFFERS POND ELEMENTARYKG–05506
La Ola Del Lago at GrainwoodKG–05443
REDTAIL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05597
WestWood ElementaryKG–05519
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School06–081,987
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALC Independent Study09–1211
PRIOR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL09–122,857
PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA ALC09–1289
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Edgewood ECSEPK–PK129
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,067Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
32%
State
62.3%
Local (property tax)
31.6%
Federal
6.1%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
8,741
Students
19%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.1%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.1% graduation rate — 8.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 19% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS?
PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS has 12 public schools, serving a total of 8,741 students.
What is the graduation rate for PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 95.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS spend per student?
PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS spends $14,067 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS?
19% of students in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS?
No, PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS serve?
PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.