PIM Arts High School
Charter School
361 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
PIM Arts High School (formerly known as Perpich Arts High School) is a public charter school located in Hopkins, Minnesota, that specializes in providing a tuition-free, arts-integrated academic experience for students in grades 9 through 12. Unlike traditional high schools, PIM focuses on merging rigorous core academics with intensive professional training in a variety of artistic disciplines, including dance, instrumental and vocal music, theater, and visual arts. The school is designed for students who are passionate about the arts and are looking for a community that fosters creativity, collaboration, and individual expression.
Beyond the classroom, PIM Arts High School is known for its inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a specialized curriculum, the school allows students to develop their artistic craft under the guidance of professional instructors while still meeting state graduation requirements. The school serves as a hub for young creatives in the Twin Cities area, encouraging students to develop the critical thinking, discipline, and artistic identity necessary for success in both higher education and the professional arts industry.
Beyond the classroom, PIM Arts High School is known for its inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a specialized curriculum, the school allows students to develop their artistic craft under the guidance of professional instructors while still meeting state graduation requirements. The school serves as a hub for young creatives in the Twin Cities area, encouraging students to develop the critical thinking, discipline, and artistic identity necessary for success in both higher education and the professional arts industry.
361
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 255 |
| Hispanic | 42 |
| Black | 17 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 41 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White255 (70.6 %)
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Hispanic42 (11.6 %)
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Two or More41 (11.4 %)
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Black17 (4.7 %)
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Asian3 (0.8 %)
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American Indian2 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | PIM Arts High School |
| Phone: | (952)224-1340 |
| Website: | http://www.pimartshs.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 361 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 67 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 10 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
81
Grade 10
102
Grade 11
94
Grade 12
84
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 81 |
| Grade 10 | 102 |
| Grade 11 | 94 |
| Grade 12 | 84 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 289 | 80.1% |
| Male | 72 | 19.9% |
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