Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District is located in Prior Lake, MN and includes 12 schools that serve 7,041 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District spends $8,015 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MN state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.