Perpich Center for Arts Education School
6125 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422 | (763) 591-4735
- Grades: 11-12
- Student Enrollment: 268

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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 268 high school students from grades 11-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 268
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 74 (27.6%)
- Females: 194 (72.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 9 (3.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 16 (6.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 25 (9.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.7% |
| Black | 5 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.5% |
| White | 255 | 95.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Grade | 116 | 43.3% |
| 12th Grade | 152 | 56.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: -
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:71%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $53,621
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,850 | 57% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $58,649 | 43% |
Source: MN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
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The overall school rating shows that Perpich Center for Arts Education School performed on average much better than most other schools across the state on GRAD and MCA-II state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
GRAD - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.4% | 66.4% | 57.8% |
| 2009 | 67.3% | 67.3% | 57.3% |
MCA-II - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 50.0% | 43.2% |
| 2009 | 45.1% | 45.1% | 41.6% |
| 2008 | 37.1% | 37.1% | 34.3% |
Source: MN Department of Education 2009-2010
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