Original Research by School Decision on Eden Prairie Senior High
Eden Prairie Senior High is a large regular public high school serving ninth through twelfth grades in the southwestern Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie. It is the only high school in the Eden Prairie Public School District, and its enrollment makes it one of the larger high schools in the state. The student body is racially and economically diverse: roughly half the students are white, with substantial shares of Asian, Black, and Hispanic students, and about a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
State testing data is available for a single year, the 2024-25 school year, so no trend can be drawn. On that year’s state assessments, proficiency in English language arts was reported at about sixty percent, and proficiency in math was under half. Because only one year of results is present, a parent may want to ask the school directly about performance patterns over time. The school does not have a reported graduation rate in this data, nor information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or program offerings such as Advanced Placement or career and technical education pathways. Readers looking for those details should consult the school’s website or the district office.
Eden Prairie itself is a second-ring suburb of Minneapolis, designed as a mixed-income city with a blend of residential neighborhoods and substantial commercial employment. Major employers include Optum, C.H. Robinson, Starkey Labs, and the school district itself. The city has an extensive trail network and many parks, and its population has seen a slight decline in recent years after decades of growth. A light rail extension is scheduled to open in 2027, which may shape future development.
The Eden Prairie Public School District is currently reviewing a Long-Term Facilities Master Plan that, based on community input, recommends considering the consolidation or closure of one or two elementary schools due to declining enrollment. Potential boundary changes could also be part of that plan. Families moving into the district may want to follow this process, as it could affect which elementary school their children would attend and the broader trajectory of the district.
The high school is located near Round Lake Park and the Eden Prairie Community Center, on a campus separate from the suburban civic center. With no graduation rate or postsecondary readiness metrics available in this data set, a parent may want to ask the school about college enrollment, career preparation, and the specific pathways offered. The academic profile, based on the single year of test results, places proficiency in ELA above the national average for high schools and math proficiency somewhat lower. But without trend data or comparison metrics, the full picture is incomplete. Families considering this school would likely benefit from a visit, conversations with current students and parents, and a look at the school’s own published materials on course offerings and outcomes.
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