Founded in 2002 by Stages Theatre Company and the Hopkins School District, the Performing Institute of Minnesota Arts High School, formerly Main Street School of Performing Arts, is a tuition free public ...
Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Pim Arts High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pim Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pim Arts High School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Arts & Education Meet.
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
Pim Arts High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pim Arts High School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
73%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pim Arts High School's ranking?
Pim Arts High School is ranked #672 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pim Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Pim Arts High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pim Arts High School?
349 students attend Pim Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pim Arts High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pim Arts High School?
Pim Arts High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pim Arts High School offer ?
Pim Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pim Arts High School part of?
Pim Arts High School is part of Pim Arts High School District.
In what neighborhood is Pim Arts High School located?
Pim Arts High School is located in the Golden Triangle neighborhood of Eden Prairie, MN.
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