Perpich Center For Arts Education

The Perpich Center for Arts Education is an agency of the state of Minnesota that seeks to advance K-12 education throughout the state by teaching in and through the arts.
Perpich Center For Arts Education serves 154 students in grades 11-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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Perpich Center For Arts Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Perpich Center For Arts Education's student population of 154 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1985
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Perpich Center For Arts Education is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
20-29%
46%
≥50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
82%
60%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Artistic Eagles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Perpich Center For Arts Education?
The graduation rate of Perpich Center For Arts Education is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Perpich Center For Arts Education?
154 students attend Perpich Center For Arts Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Perpich Center For Arts Education students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perpich Center For Arts Education?
Perpich Center For Arts Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Perpich Center For Arts Education offer ?
Perpich Center For Arts Education offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perpich Center For Arts Education part of?
Perpich Center For Arts Education is part of Perpich Center For Arts Education School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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