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Hennepin County Schools & Education

Hennepin County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

80.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

80.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,764

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#56

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hennepin County

Measured School Summary

Hennepin County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 80.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Hennepin County spends $9,764 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 13% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hennepin County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

460 public schools and 76 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #56 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

80.4%

6.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,764

$1,301 above the state average

School coverage

460

76 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Hennepin County has 460 public schools across 76 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Hennepin County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Choice-program county

Hennepin County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.

State position

#56

of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Minneapolis Public School District

Elementary to high school visible

29,205 students

Elementary 43Middle 8High 38Other 8

97 listed schools in this county slice.

OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

20,737 students

Elementary 18Middle 5High 9Other 1

33 listed schools in this county slice.

WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

12,318 students

Elementary 9Middle 5High 5Other 1

20 listed schools in this county slice.

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

11,010 students

Elementary 13Middle 4High 10Other 1

28 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Minneapolis Public School District is the largest listed district slice, with 97 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hennepin County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hennepin County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Hennepin County, Minnesota

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Massive Urban Education Hub

Hennepin County features a sprawling educational landscape with 460 public schools serving over 172,000 students. This massive system is managed by 76 districts and includes a mix of 201 elementary, 62 middle, and 162 high schools. It is the most complex and diverse school environment in Minnesota.

Diverse Choices and Large Districts

Minneapolis Public School District is the largest entity, managing 97 schools and 29,205 students. The county is also a hub for innovation, with 98 charter schools representing over 21% of all educational facilities. Large suburban districts like Osseo also play a major role, serving more than 20,000 students.

Urban Centers and Suburban Powerhouses

School life here varies wildly, with 279 city-based schools and 165 suburban campuses. Large high schools are common, with Wayzata and Minnetonka High Schools each enrolling over 3,500 students. The average school size of 438 is nearly double that of more rural Minnesota counties.

School Overview

Total Schools

460

in Hennepin County

Reported Enrollment

172,716

460 schools reporting

School Districts

76

districts

Charter Schools

98

21% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary201
Middle62
High162
Other35

76 School Districts in Hennepin County

Minneapolis Public School District

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97 schools
29,205 students
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OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

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33 schools
20,737 students
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WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

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20 schools
12,318 students
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MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

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13 schools
11,248 students
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ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

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28 schools
11,010 students
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BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

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24 schools
10,361 students
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EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

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12 schools
8,939 students
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EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

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13 schools
8,572 students
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HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

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15 schools
6,833 students
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Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch

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9 schools
4,879 students
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460 Public Schools in Hennepin County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 34 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 460 matching schools

WAYZATA HIGH

WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLYMOUTH, 55446 / City: Small

Profile9–12High3,523 students

MINNETONKA SENIOR HIGH

MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINNETONKA, 55345 / City: Small

Profile9–12High3,508 students

Champlin Park High School

Anoka-Hennepin School District

CHAMPLIN, 55316 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,983 students

EDEN PRAIRIE SENIOR HIGH

EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDEN PRAIRIE, 55346 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,833 students

EDINA SENIOR HIGH

EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDINA, 55439 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,720 students

MAPLE GROVE SENIOR HIGH

OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAPLE GROVE, 55369 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,324 students

OSSEO SENIOR HIGH

OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OSSEO, 55369 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,280 students

JACKSON MIDDLE

Anoka-Hennepin School District

CHAMPLIN, 55316 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,981 students

CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDEN PRAIRIE, 55344 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,909 students

PARK CENTER IB WORLD SCHOOL

OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BROOKLYN PARK, 55443 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,908 students

ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGH

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLYMOUTH, 55441 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,832 students

ROGERS SENIOR HIGH

Elk River Public School District

ROGERS, 55374 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,740 students

JEFFERSON SENIOR HIGH

BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BLOOMINGTON, 55437 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,637 students

ROBBINSDALE COOPER SENIOR HIGH

ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW HOPE, 55428 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,630 students

KENNEDY SENIOR HIGH

BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BLOOMINGTON, 55420 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,601 students

Maple Grove Middle School

OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAPLE GROVE, 55369 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,598 students

Washburn High

Minneapolis Public School District

MINNEAPOLIS, 55419 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,582 students

WAYZATA CENTRAL MIDDLE

WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLYMOUTH, 55447 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,502 students

HOPKINS SENIOR HIGH

HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINNETONKA, 55305 / City: Small

Profile10–12High1,491 students

Southwest High

Minneapolis Public School District

MINNEAPOLIS, 55410 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,484 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

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Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,764

State avg $8,463

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minnesota counties have the highest graduation rates?
Jackson County (95.7%), Cottonwood County (95.3%), and Cook County (95.0%) currently lead Minnesota among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Minnesota?
Across Minnesota counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,463. The highest current county values are Cook County ($12,089), Kittson County ($10,301), and Beltrami County ($10,167). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County has a school score of 48/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Hennepin County?
The high school graduation rate in Hennepin County is 80.4%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Hennepin County spend per student?
Hennepin County spends $9,764 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Hennepin County, Minnesota — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Hennepin County, Minnesota?

Hennepin County features a sprawling educational landscape with 460 public schools serving over 172,000 students. This massive system is managed by 76 districts and includes a mix of 201 elementary, 62 middle, and 162 high schools. It is the most complex and diverse school environment in Minnesota.

What are the major school districts in Hennepin County, Minnesota?

Minneapolis Public School District is the largest entity, managing 97 schools and 29,205 students. The county is also a hub for innovation, with 98 charter schools representing over 21% of all educational facilities. Large suburban districts like Osseo also play a major role, serving more than 20,000 students.

What is the school experience like in Hennepin County?

School life here varies wildly, with 279 city-based schools and 165 suburban campuses. Large high schools are common, with Wayzata and Minnetonka High Schools each enrolling over 3,500 students. The average school size of 438 is nearly double that of more rural Minnesota counties.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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