Edina High School

Edina High School is a three-year public high school for Grades 10-12. Enrollment is approximately 1500, with a senior class size of about 500 students. The school year is made up of two semesters. Edina High School is accredited by the North Central Association and has memberships in the College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

Edina High School has been rated among the top high schools in the nation for many years. The curriculum, offering more than 140+ courses, emphasizes preparation for college. 94% of the students pursue higher education. 90% of the students participate in extracurricular activities. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students and staff. Additional information on the programs and services which support learning--and their results--are listed on the Edina High School Profile.

Curriculum

The high school curriculum offers a wide range of courses and alternative learning experiences and is designed to provide a program to meet the needs of each student while fulfilling district and state requirements for graduation. Courses available include conventional courses, enriched courses, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The list of courses can be found on the Edina High School Profile.

Alternative Learning Experiences

Alternative learning experiences are courses and programs of study that differ in content or instruction from traditional courses. Some of the experiences occur away from the school campus, some involve part-time employment, and some are opportunities to provide service to others. Alternative learning experiences include:

For more information about alternative learning experiences, contact the EHS Counseling Department.

Graduation Requirements

The Board of Education requires a minimum of 30 semester credits in Grades 10-12 for graduation. Most students graduate with more than 30 required credits. Some students earn as many as 36 credits. Required courses for the current senior class are listed in the Edina High School Profile.

Student Schedule

Edina High School follows a six-period day where each class meets for 55 minutes. The regular student day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:10 p.m. Additional details about alternative schedules are available on the Edina High School website.

Progress Reports

Families can follow their student's progress through Edline, an online password-protected site to access:

• student-specific reports, such as missing homework assignments, grades and attendance.
• class–specific content, such as homework assignments, test dates, calendar of events, and resources.
• general school information, such as news, daily announcements, and upcoming school events.

Staff

Edina's high school teachers are professional and caring individuals eager to help their students learn. They are highly qualified and well educated. Most high school teaching staff have earned degrees at or above the master's level. Edina's high school teachers provide leadership in national, state, and local professional organizations.

Parent Organization

The Edina High School Parent Council is a volunteer-based parent organization. The purpose of the Parent Council is to provide information to parents, to enhance the education of student, and to support the needs of staff and students.

Educational Services

The following services are available to high school students: Gifted Education Services, Health Services, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Special Education Services (including Psychologists, Social Workers, Adaptive P.E., Assistive Technology, Autism, Speech/Language, Occupational Therapy and Deaf/Hard of Hearing).

Visits and Tours

Families interested in Edina Public Schools are encouraged to tour the schools. Please call the Edina High School office in advance to make arrangements to visit.