PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION is a public high school that is part of the PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION school district, located in GOLDEN VALLEY, MN with about 159 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 17 teachers, PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION, located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, is a unique public state agency and educational institution dedicated to providing intensive, arts-integrated learning. It operates as both a residential high school and a professional development hub, serving students across the state who demonstrate a passion for the arts. By offering a curriculum that blends rigorous academic instruction with conservatory-style training in disciplines such as dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts, Perpich creates an environment where students can pursue both their creative and scholarly potential.
Beyond its role as a high school, the Center serves as a vital resource for educators across Minnesota. It functions as a statewide center for arts education research, outreach, and advocacy, providing professional development opportunities to help teachers integrate arts-based learning into their own classrooms. By fostering a community that values creative problem-solving and interdisciplinary collaboration, Perpich plays a central role in shaping the artistic landscape of the state while preparing students for diverse pathways in higher education and the creative workforce.
For more information, contact PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION at (763) 279-4161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422-4918
(763) 279-4161
PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION is a public school in GOLDEN VALLEY, MN with about 159 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 159
- Teachers:
- 17.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 159 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Female
- 79.9%
- Male
- 20.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.