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School of Environmental Studies

Grades 11–12 · High · Apple Valley, MN · NCES 273239002515

At a glance

Reported students

334

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.97

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

11–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Minnesota high enrollment

75th percentile

Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

680

School of Environmental Studies: 334 reported students.

State peer staffing position

57th percentile

15.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
358
Teachers (FTE)
21.7
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1

What the reported data says about School of Environmental Studies

School of Environmental Studies is a public high school serving grades 11–12 in Apple Valley. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan. NCES reports 334 students for 2024–25.

Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.8%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking School of Environmental Studies

  1. 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.49 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.6%
Students with disabilities
14.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
20.4%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1.49
Nurses (FTE)
0.94
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White69.8%
  • Hispanic10.8%
  • Black5.7%
  • Asian2.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial10.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

10 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near School of Environmental Studies

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Eastview Senior High

High · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

09–122,3281.9 mi
ABE Diploma Program

High · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

09–12402.6 mi
Burnsville Sr High Extended Day Pro

High · Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools

09–1222.6 mi
Burnsville Alternative High School

High · Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools

09–121982.6 mi
Cooperative Area Learning Prg.

High · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

05–1202.8 mi
Transition Plus

High · Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

11–121542.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions about School of Environmental Studies

What grades does School of Environmental Studies serve?

School of Environmental Studies reports grades 11–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan.

How many students attend School of Environmental Studies?

School of Environmental Studies reported 334 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 358 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at School of Environmental Studies?

The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 334 students and 21.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is School of Environmental Studies a public, charter, or magnet school?

School of Environmental Studies is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of School of Environmental Studies students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

20.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is School of Environmental Studies in?

School of Environmental Studies is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, based in Rosemount, MN, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near School of Environmental Studies?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eastview Senior High (1.9 mi), ABE Diploma Program (2.6 mi), Burnsville Sr High Extended Day Pro (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.