Hopkins High School
Hopkins High School is a public four-year high school located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of Hopkins Public Schools District 270.[1] Enrolling 1,991 students during the 2023–2024 school year, it features a diverse student body with 51.4% minority enrollment, including 26.7% Black, 12.6% Hispanic, 4.3% Asian, and 7.5% multiracial students.[1][2] The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1 and operates from 8:40 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., emphasizing rigorous academics, college preparation, and extracurricular involvement under the mascot of the Royals with royal blue and silver colors.[1][3] Academically, Hopkins High School is nationally recognized for its challenging curriculum, including extensive Advanced Placement (AP) programs where participation has increased 32% in recent years and 79% of AP students achieve at least one passing score on exams.[3][2][4] In 2024–25, students completed a record 1,166 AP exams, earning awards for 128 scholars, including 18 with distinction for scoring 3 or higher on five or more exams.[5] The school's college readiness index stands at 41 out of 100 (as of 2024), with proficiency rates of 61% in reading, 31% in mathematics, and 30% in science on state assessments (2023–24), contributing to its ranking of 63rd among Minnesota high schools and 4,089th nationally (2024).[2] Graduation rate reached 85.6% as of the 2023–24 school year, supported by career and technical education options alongside core academics.[2][4] Extracurricularly, the school offers 31 sports through the Minnesota State High School League, with notable athletic achievements including multiple state championships in cross country, Nordic skiing, and track, as honored in its Athletic Hall of Fame.[6][7][8] Hopkins was the first high school in Minnesota to establish trap shooting as an official club sport, and its music program garnered five "Best in Site" awards at the April 2025 state solo and ensemble contest, with six students selected for the Minnesota All-State Honor Choir.[9][10] The institution traces its roots to early 20th-century structures in the Hopkins area, with the current campus resulting from consolidations of predecessor schools like Lindbergh High in 1982, fostering an inclusive environment reflective of its diverse community.[11][12]Background
Location and Facilities
Hopkins High School is situated at 2400 Royals Drive in Minnetonka, Minnesota, 55305, within the Hopkins School District 270.[13] The campus occupies a prominent location in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, with geographic coordinates of approximately 44.9576°N, 93.4128°W.[14] The original structure of the high school was constructed in 1969, initially serving as Hopkins Lindbergh High School, and has since expanded through several key additions to support growing educational needs.[15] In 1995, new classrooms were added to accommodate increased capacity; this was followed in 1996 by the construction of the Lindbergh Center, a 92,000-square-foot facility dedicated to fitness and events.[15][16] Further enhancements came in 2004 with additions for theater and dining facilities, bringing the total campus square footage to approximately 477,725 square feet.[15] The Lindbergh Center was renamed the Royals Athletic Center in 2022 due to associations with Charles Lindbergh's controversial historical views.[17] Key facilities on campus include an auditorium and theater for performing arts productions, a gymnasium within the Royals Athletic Center for physical education and events, and dining areas designed to serve the student body.[18] The school also features an observatory equipped with a historic telescope, originally from an early district building, now housed at the nearby Eisenhower Community Center, which was repurposed from a former high school structure into a community-accessible space and elementary school site.[19] In November 2025, voters in the district approved a $140 million bond to fund capital projects, including facility upgrades for safety, accessibility, and modern learning environments across the campus.[20] The school's motto is "Hopkins: Great to World Class," reflecting its commitment to excellence.[21] Its official colors are royal blue and silver, and the mascot is Leo the Lion.[7]Enrollment and Demographics
Hopkins Senior High School enrolled 1,991 students during the 2023-2024 school year, with data for the 2025-2026 school year pending full reporting from state education authorities.[1] The school serves grades 9 through 12, with an approximate distribution of 526 freshmen, 520 sophomores, 493 juniors, and 452 seniors.[1] It maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.90 to 1, supported by 100.03 full-time equivalent teaching staff.[1] The student body reflects a diverse composition, with racial and ethnic demographics for 2023-2024 consisting of 48.6% White, 26.7% Black or African American, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% two or more races, 4.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.[1] Socioeconomic factors indicate that 40% of students are economically disadvantaged, while minority enrollment stands at 51%.[2] Graduation trends show an 88% four-year cohort graduation rate, with 74% of graduates pursuing postsecondary education.[6] For the Class of 2025, 484 students graduated, and 70% achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher.[22][23]| Demographic Category | Percentage (2023-2024) |
|---|---|
| White | 48.6% |
| Black/African American | 26.7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.6% |
| Two or More Races | 7.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |