Stillwater Area High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 · Stillwater Area Public Schools
#85 of 433 high schools in Minnesota
#3795 of 16,910 nationally
About Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater Area High School is a public high located in Stillwater, in the Stillwater Area Public Schools school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,658 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 85th of 433 ranked high schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,658.
There are 12 schools in Stillwater; Stillwater Area High School ranks 10th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Stillwater Area High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Stillwater Area High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lily Lake Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 2.5 km away
Rutherford Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students · 3.1 km away
Stillwater Middle School
Stillwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students · 3.2 km away
Gate 4/5
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
64 students · 3.2 km away
Lake Elmo Elementary
Lake Elmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students · 4.0 km away
New Heights School Inc.
Stillwater · Charter high · Grades 6–12
70 students · 4.1 km away
New Heights Elementary School
Stillwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
39 students · 4.1 km away
Stonebridge Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students · 4.2 km away
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Stillwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
450 students · 4.3 km away
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
Stillwater · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
371 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
Edina Senior High
Edina · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,641 students
White Bear Lake Area High School
White Bear Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,572 students
Shakopee High School
Shakopee · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,823 students
Eden Prairie Senior High
Eden Prairie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,844 students
Prior Lake High School
Savage · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,856 students
Maple Grove Senior High
Maple Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,453 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Stillwater Area High School a good school?
Stillwater Area High School has a Success Index (US) of 68.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #85 of 433 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Stillwater Area High School rank in Minnesota?
Stillwater Area High School ranks #85 of 433 high schools in Minnesota and #3795 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Stillwater Area High School?
Stillwater Area High School had 2,658 students in 2025.
Is Stillwater Area High School a elementary school or a high school?
Stillwater Area High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Stillwater Area High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Stillwater Area High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.