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School Of Environmental Studies

Public Grades 11-12

334

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,212

Per pupil spending ?

20.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Apple Valley, MN 55124-8151

(952) 431-8750

District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Two or more races:

10.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2010 → 82nd in 2013

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Minnesota average (85%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (39% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2010

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg53%

Minnesota avg45%

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108^th of 446Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2013	75.1	98 of 534	81.6%	★★★★☆
2012	83.4	30 of 539	94.4%	★★★★★
2011	87.5	9 of 545	98.3%	★★★★★
2010	87.8	11 of 540	98.0%	★★★★★

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, June 2, 2014

A true gem of a school - we need more like it. SES did a great job preparing my two daughters for college. However, more importantly, the unique learning environment and curriculum at SES prepared them for adulthood. They graduated with vastly improved skills in areas like writing, public speaking, leadership, team work, personal responsibility, etc. If you are looking for a school that does more than prepare your child for taking tests, I would highly recommend SES. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 2, 2014

We can't rave enough about SES. This school rocks! Our daughter started this year and loves it. Don't be fooled by the name - Yes, the curriculum weaves in environmental themes, but there is a heavy HEAVY focus on academic excellence in math, science, English, the arts, and giving kids the work ethic and skills they'll need in college. The project-based and peer-group learning model works very well. They consistently score 1st or 2nd in the district State or ACT scores. (great teachers too btw!) Highly recommended! Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Tuesday, April 6, 2010

A very excellent high school. An unusual place that helps students prepare for college far better than a standard grades 9-12 education. Occasional organizational problems, but its a hippy school, so what can you expect? Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)					MCA-III Reading (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
School Of Environmental Studies	Public	11-12	12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 431-8750	334	22	15.2	20.4%	233 (69.8%)	19 (5.7%)	36 (10.8%)	9 (2.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.5%)								(n/a)				39.3	39.3						$15,212
Eastview Senior High	Public	9-12	6200 140th St W	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 431-8900	2,328	117	19.9	27.8%	1,218 (52.3%)	406 (17.4%)	214 (9.2%)	274 (11.8%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	209 (9.0%)	88.7	35^th of 450 public high schools	92.2%		94.9	10^th of 480 public high schools	97.9%	25				60.9	60.9				61.6	61.6	$12,191
ABE Diploma Program	Public	9-12	4679 144th Street West	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 388-1980	40	7	5.5	45.0%	15 (37.5%)	7 (17.5%)	14 (35.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)								(n/a)											$10,085
Burnsville Senior High Extended Day Pro	Public	9-12	2140 Diffley Rd	Eagan	55122	Dakota County	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 707-4104	2	0			0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$8,426
Burnsville Alternative High School	Public	9-12	2140 Diffley Rd	Eagan	55122	Dakota County	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 707-4020	198	17	11.3	69.7%	32 (16.2%)	56 (28.3%)	85 (42.9%)	7 (3.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.1%)	4.6	446^th of 450 public high schools	0.9%					(n/a)				0.0	0.0				0.0	0.0	$18,027
Cooperative Area Learning Prg.	Public	5-12	5840 149th Street West	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 423-7712	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)											$75,296
Transition Plus	Public	11-12	5840 149th St West	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 431-8991	154	18	8.6	45.5%	76 (49.4%)	27 (17.5%)	18 (11.7%)	19 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.1%)								(n/a)											$27,440
FIT Academy High School	Public, Charter	6-12	7200 147th St W	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	FIT Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(952) 847-3798	194	6	32.6	43.3%	113 (58.2%)	42 (21.6%)	21 (10.8%)	6 (3.1%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.6%)								(n/a)	16.3	25.5	16.7		18.9	37.2	45.8	29.2	57.1	41.9	$5,506
Apple Valley Senior High	Public	9-12	14450 Hayes Rd	Apple Valley	55124	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(952) 431-8200	1,999	117	17.0	45.4%	757 (37.9%)	511 (25.6%)	468 (23.4%)	91 (4.6%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	162 (8.1%)	61	193^rd of 450 public high schools	57.1%		57.8	221^st of 480 public high schools	54.0%	28				36.7	36.7				47.5	47.5	$14,525
Rosemount Area Learning Center	Public	9-12	2120 Silver Bell Rd	Eagan	55122	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 905-5857	133	13	10.3	60.9%	38 (28.6%)	31 (23.3%)	35 (26.3%)	4 (3.0%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (15.8%)	6.5	432^nd of 450 public high schools	4.0%		3.9	474^th of 480 public high schools	1.3%	42				5.0	5.0				5.0	5.0	$11,436

Frequently Asked Questions about School Of Environmental Studies

What district is School Of Environmental Studies in?

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

What is the racial makeup of School Of Environmental Studies?

Students at School Of Environmental Studies are 70% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.

How many students attend School Of Environmental Studies?

In the 2024-25 school year, 334 students attended School Of Environmental Studies.

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