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About Eastview
Eastview (est. 1997) is a comprehensive & college preparatory public high school located in Apple Valley,
(suburban Minneapolis/St. Paul,) Minnesota with an enrollment of 2100 students in grades 9-12. Eastview
has been distinguished as one of America’s Best High Schools by Newsweek, US News and World Report and
by the Washington Post.
Our Learning Structure
Creative and progressive structuring of the facility and the school day schedule provides the ultimate options
to support focused and engaged learning. All 9th and 10th graders are provided a touchstone personal
learning experience as members of interdisciplinary learning teams, providing a challenging college readiness
academic experience, supported by a conscientious team of teachers and an individualized learning plan.
Student/teacher phasing, platooning and teaming are facilitated through quarter, trimester, semester and fullyear courses, taught in both single period and block scheduling. Within the traditional foundation, time and
space is leveraged to best address the needs of students, grade levels, ability and curriculum. The foundation
of courses is 50 minutes in length, five days per week, four terms of 9 weeks for a total of 36 weeks per year.
Our Learning Facility
Our state-of-the-art digital classroom design includes built-in LCD’s and SMART Technology; an
infrastructure that includes building-wide wireless network/Internet connections; a 4:1 student to computer
ratio; student mobile computing labs; a two-level learning commons with digital library research capabilities
and fully-equipped television and digital editing studios, a 650 seat Performing Arts Center with a fly loft and
scene shop; a dedicated dance studio and full-time curricular dance program; four gyms with a running track
surrounding the main gym; a 4,500 square foot fitness center which is adjacent to 200 acres of playing fields,
recreational facilities and competition stadiums.
Our Learning Community
District 196 encompasses 110 square miles and is located 15 miles south of Minneapolis & St. Paul. 110, 000
residents and 28,000 students are served in 18 elementary, 6 middle & 5 high schools.
Our Faculty
College readiness is perpetuated by 230 faculty and staff members. Approximately 80% hold masters or
doctorate degrees. 75% have 10 or more years of professional experience. All faculty members are engaged in
focused collaborative teams of professional practice, where extensive action research informs instruction.
Comprehensive & College Preparatory Curriculum
15 subject areas are offered, including: Honors & Advanced Placement; College in the Schools; AVID; STEM
Scholar Program, five languages; emphasis on instrumental and vocal music, which includes an in-school
private lesson program; theater & dance; Career Development opportunities; Special Education and Work
Program alternatives. Courses are designed to personalize the students learning and interests to support
college readiness. All students are engaged in developing an individualized learning plan to meet their
learning needs and goals. A curriculum guide is posted at www.district196.org/evhs
Eastview (est. 1997) is a comprehensive & college preparatory public high school located in Apple Valley,
(suburban Minneapolis/St. Paul,) Minnesota with an enrollment of 2100 students in grades 9-12. Eastview
has been distinguished as one of America’s Best High Schools by Newsweek, US News and World Report and
by the Washington Post.
Our Learning Structure
Creative and progressive structuring of the facility and the school day schedule provides the ultimate options
to support focused and engaged learning. All 9th and 10th graders are provided a touchstone personal
learning experience as members of interdisciplinary learning teams, providing a challenging college readiness
academic experience, supported by a conscientious team of teachers and an individualized learning plan.
Student/teacher phasing, platooning and teaming are facilitated through quarter, trimester, semester and fullyear courses, taught in both single period and block scheduling. Within the traditional foundation, time and
space is leveraged to best address the needs of students, grade levels, ability and curriculum. The foundation
of courses is 50 minutes in length, five days per week, four terms of 9 weeks for a total of 36 weeks per year.
Our Learning Facility
Our state-of-the-art digital classroom design includes built-in LCD’s and SMART Technology; an
infrastructure that includes building-wide wireless network/Internet connections; a 4:1 student to computer
ratio; student mobile computing labs; a two-level learning commons with digital library research capabilities
and fully-equipped television and digital editing studios, a 650 seat Performing Arts Center with a fly loft and
scene shop; a dedicated dance studio and full-time curricular dance program; four gyms with a running track
surrounding the main gym; a 4,500 square foot fitness center which is adjacent to 200 acres of playing fields,
recreational facilities and competition stadiums.
Our Learning Community
District 196 encompasses 110 square miles and is located 15 miles south of Minneapolis & St. Paul. 110, 000
residents and 28,000 students are served in 18 elementary, 6 middle & 5 high schools.
Our Faculty
College readiness is perpetuated by 230 faculty and staff members. Approximately 80% hold masters or
doctorate degrees. 75% have 10 or more years of professional experience. All faculty members are engaged in
focused collaborative teams of professional practice, where extensive action research informs instruction.
Comprehensive & College Preparatory Curriculum
15 subject areas are offered, including: Honors & Advanced Placement; College in the Schools; AVID; STEM
Scholar Program, five languages; emphasis on instrumental and vocal music, which includes an in-school
private lesson program; theater & dance; Career Development opportunities; Special Education and Work
Program alternatives. Courses are designed to personalize the students learning and interests to support
college readiness. All students are engaged in developing an individualized learning plan to meet their
learning needs and goals. A curriculum guide is posted at www.district196.org/evhs
