Lakeville North High School

Lakeville North High School
Address
Map
19600 Ipava Avenue[1]

Lakeville
,
Minnesota

United States
Coordinates44°39′59″N 93°15′36″W / 44.666486°N 93.260043°W / 44.666486; -93.260043
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1906; 119 years ago (1906)
School districtIndependent School District 194
SuperintendentMichael Baumann
CEEB code241325
NCES School ID271778000817[2]
PrincipalKimberly Budde
Faculty84.73 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,796 (2022–23)[2]
Student to teacher ratio21.20[2]
Color(s)Red, White   
SongWave the Flag
MascotPanther
NewspaperThe North Star
YearbookPanthera
Feeder schoolsCentury Middle School, Kenwood Trail Middle School, formerly Kenwood Trail Junior High
Websiteisd194.org/lakeville-north/

Lakeville North High School (LNHS) is a public high school in northern Lakeville, Minnesota, United States. Formerly Lakeville Senior High School, LNHS received its current name when a second high school, Lakeville South High School, was built.[citation needed] Grades 9–12 attend the school, and its principal is Kim Budde.[3]

The school is a member of Minnesota Independent School District 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools), and is affiliated with the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). The school is a member of the South Suburban Conference (Minnesota). During the 2009-10 school year, Lakeville North High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive.

School facilities

The sign near the entrance to the lower doors.

The current Lakeville North High School was completed in 1993 and designed by Wold Architects and Engineers.

Demographics

As of 2019, 83 percent of the students were White, 6 percent were Asian, and Black and Hispanic students had 4 percent each.[1]

Academics

Lakeville North High School offers 21 advanced placement (A.P.) classes in various subjects including Art History, Calculus, Biology, English Literature, Language Composition, Chemistry, European History, U.S. History, World History, Psychology, Music Theory, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Studio Art, Human Geography, Statistics, Physics, Environmental Science, and American Government. Advanced placement exams are held at the end of the year; students who receive a passing grade earn college credits. They are also weighted on a 5.0 scale.[4]

Students are also given the opportunity to earn college credits and high school credits at the same time if they are a junior or senior in high school through Post Secondary. This is where students take courses at a nearby, participating college or university; as of 2011 the offered schools included Normandale Community College, Inver Hills Community College, Dakota County Technical College, and the University of Minnesota. The students must meet the admission requirement first to take these courses.[5] In the past, school administrators have raised controversy by stating that the Post-Secondary Education Option (PSEO) was a way for students who operated poorly in traditional academic settings to pursue options in local community colleges, operating in direct contradiction to the State of Minnesota's PSEO laws.[citation needed] In accordance with school policy, letter grades are not given to students choosing to pursue this option.

Lakeville has done very well in terms of standardized testing and improvement in education and were awarded the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2009.[6][7] In 2010 it was ranked at number 769 on Newsweek's annual list of America's Best High Schools.[8]

Co-curricular activities

Lakeville North Students are able to participate in many extracurricular activities including: Band, Choir, Debate, DECA, Link Crew, Math League, Mock Trial, Science Olympiad, Speech, Student Council, Drama Theater, and Youth in Government.[9]

Student-Run Clubs

Students at Lakeville North High School can join student run clubs including: All For One Club, Art Club, Asian-American Connections, Athletic Training Club, Best Buddies, Bible Study Club, Black Student Union, Board Game Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Code Club, Creative Writing Club, E-Sports Club, Faith Club, French Club, Health & Wellness Club, Kawanis Educational Foundation (Key Club), Letters Of Love Club, Muslim Student Association, Literary Magazine Club, Panther Prep, Pickleball Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Straights & Gays for Equality (SAGE), Spanish Club, Student Voices, Table Tennis Club, and Table-Top Gaming Club.[10]

Marching Band

The Panther Football Marching Band was invited to and marched in the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade,[11][12] as well as parades in Philadelphia, Texas,[13] Florida,[14] and at the parade for the second inauguration of George W. Bush.[15][16] The band's current director is Doctor Matthew Wanken.[17]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b "School Report Card: LAKEVILLE NORTH HIGH". Minnesota Department of Education. Retrieved 2019-02-24.
  2. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Lakeville North High (271778000817)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Minnesota Report Card". MN Department of Education. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Program of Studies 2011-2012" (PDF). Lakeville North High School. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  5. ^ "Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)". Lakeville North High School. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  6. ^ "Minnesota Schools Receive NCLB Blue Ribbon Award" (Press release). Minnesota Department of Education. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
  7. ^ Von Sternberg, Bob (2009-09-15). "7 schools in state to receive federal Blue Ribbon awards". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
  8. ^ "America's Best High Schools: The List". Newsweek. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  9. ^ "FINE ARTS & ACTIVITIES". Lakeville North High School Athletics & Activities. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  10. ^ "STUDENT-LED CLUBS". Lakeville North High School Athletics & Activities. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  11. ^ "Guide to the Rose Parade". Los Angeles Times. 2007-01-01. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  12. ^ Williams, Derrick (2007-01-12). "Lakeville North goes to the Rose Bowl". ThisWeek Newspapers. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  13. ^ "Colorful lineup". Pasadena Star-News. 2006-12-21. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  14. ^ "Orlando Citrus Parade". Marching.com. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  15. ^ Johnson, Tad (2004-12-17). "Lakeville band to perform for president after all". ThisWeek Newspapers. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  16. ^ "Inaugural Festivities Continue; Special Inauguration Coverage". CNN. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  17. ^ Lakeville North Band Trip to Hawaii[dead link‍]
  18. ^ "Tyler Wahl | Men's Basketball". Wisconsin Badgers.