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West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

Minnesota · Public School District
12
Schools
5,116
Students
$20,582
Per-Pupil Spend
+43% nat'l
46.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-5pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan is a public school district in Minnesota serving 5,116 students across 12 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,582 is above average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GARLOUGH ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNETKG–04389
MENDOTA ELEMENTARYPK–04392
MORELAND ART/HEALTH SCIENCE MAGNETPK–04384
PILOT KNOB STEM MAGNET SCHOOLKG–04377
SOMERSET ELEMENTARYPK–04383
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FRIENDLY HILLS MIDDLE05–08735
HERITAGE E-STEM MAGNET SCHOOL05–08768
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRANCH OUT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES12–1217
Two Rivers High School09–121,479
W ST. PAUL AREA LEARNING CNTR.09–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Learning Resource CenterPK–PK191
Special EducationKG–121
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,582+43% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
35%
State
53.8%
Local (property tax)
34.6%
Federal
11.7%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (35%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
5,116
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,582 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan has 12 public schools, serving a total of 5,116 students.
What is the graduation rate for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan spend per student?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan spends $20,582 per pupil — 43% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
47% of students in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
No, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan serve?
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
The median opportunity score across schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan is 58/100. 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.