School District 199 - Inver Grove Heights 
School Website http://www.invergrove.k12.mn.us
School Contact Pat Williams
651-306-7105
williamp@invergrove.k12.mn.us
http://www.invergrove.k12.mn.us
Our District
The Inver Grove Heights Community Schools serve over 3,800 students from  the community and surrounding areas. The district includes four elementary schools, a middle school serving students in grades six through eight, and a high school. All of the district schools are accredited by the North Central Association. SchoolMatch has recognized the excellence of District 199 schools as a "school fitting the model of what parents want."

Our Vision
The vision of Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is to create learning environments that provide for high student achievement so all learners are academically and socially prepared for life-long learning.

Our Mission
The mission of the Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is to provide a challenging education through which all learners achieve success in a diverse society. This will be accomplished through:

  • safe and caring environments;
  • a strong and stimulating curriculum;
  • high academic standards;
  • respect, honesty and accountability in all relationships;
  • effective and innovative teaching;
  • open communication and partnerships with families and community; and
  • facilities that support and enhance learning.
Belief Statements
  • We believe our schools exist to educate children, in cooperation with families, to become responsible productive citizens and life-long learners.
  • We believe all learners should have the opportunity to reach their maximum potential in a safe, caring, and respectful environment where fun is a part of learning.
  • We believe a challenging comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes basic skills will ensure the highest quality education for every child.
  • We believe positive open communication and a trusting partnership of families, community and schools are keys to building and maintaining a strong learning community.

 

Title Name Phone
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Deidre Wells 651-306-7808
Student Services Ms. Jane Sansgaard 651-306-7827
Special Education Services Ms. Jane Sansgaard 651-306-7827
Athletic Director Mr. Steve Emerson 651-306-7002
General Information Dr. Deidre Wells 651-306-7808
Gifted Magnet Program Ms. Erin Boltik 651-306-7750
Cluster Director Ms. Erin Boltik 651-306-7750
Gifted and Talented Director Ms. Erin Boltik 651-306-7750
Computer Education Director Ms. Lynn Tenney 651-306-7100
Curriculum Ms. Mary Noel 651-306-7808
High School Guidance Ms.Jeanne Hutson 651-306-7004
High School Special Ed. Ms. Darlene Kluznik 651-306-7056
High School Fine Arts Mr. Rufino Ochoada 651-306-7049
High School Athletics Mr.Steve Emerson 651-306-7002
High School Information Dr. Richard Ehlers 651-306-7003
High School Gifted/Talented Ms. Erin Boltik 651-306-7750
High School Computer Ed. Mr. Wayne Anderson 651-306-7029
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Facilities:
Elementary Schools No. Buildings:4 No. Students: 1648
Middle Schools No. Buildings:1 No. Students: 851
High Schools No. Buildings:1 No. Students: 1291
Open Enrollment Yes
Student Staff Ratio:
Elementary Schools 17 to 1
Middle Schools 16 to 1
High Schools 16 to 1
Expenditures Per Pupil:
Elementary Schools $8,863
Middle Schools $8,863
High Schools $8,863
Transportation:
Bus Available: Yes
Kindergarten: Half Day and Full Day- fee based
Hot Lunch:
Hot Lunch Available: Yes
Grading Policies
Elementary Schools Other Grading
Middle Schools Letter
High Schools Letter
Percentage of Schools Accredited
Elementary Schools  
Middle Schools  
High Schools  
Percentage Staff Degrees:
Bachelors: 61%
Masters: 15%
PhD's: 1%
Certified Staff
Elementary
Elem Art: No
Elem Phys. Ed: Yes
Elem Music: Yes
Elem Media: Yes
Number of Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities: 24
Classes Offered:
Elementary School:
Band: Yes
Spanish Yes - after school fee based
Atheneum gifted & talented magnet
 
Middle School:
Band: Yes
Choir: Yes
Orchestra: No
French: No
Spanish: Exploratory
German: Exploratory
Adv. Computers: No
Honors Program Yes
 
High School:
Band: Yes
Choir:  Yes
Orchestra: No
French: No
Spanish: Yes
German: Yes
Adv. Computers Yes
Adv. Calculus: Yes
AP Courses, Honors Courses and Advanced Courses Yes
 
Ratio Students to Computers:
Elementary Schools 5 to 1
Middle Schools 5 to 1
High Schools 5 to 1
Learning Alternatives
Percentage of Seniors who went to:  
Community College 2 Year 31%
College or University 4 Year 46%
     
ACT Statistics:
Average ACT Scores 22
Percentage of Students taking ACT 55
SAT Statistics:
Average Math Score  
Average Verbal Score  
Percentage of Students taking SAT  
National Merit Scholars:  
Commended 1
Finalist 1
Programs for Gifted and Talented: Yes
Education for Disabled: Yes
Special Ed Classess Offered: SLD, EBD, DD, DCD, OHD, Autism
Athletics:
Baseball Boys Basketball Boys/Girls
Football Boys Ice Hockey Boys/Girls
Downhill Skiing N/A CC Skiing Boys/Girls
Tennis Boys/Girls Golf Boys/Girls
Softball Girls Sync Swimming N/A
Dance Girls Swimming Boys/Girls
Wrestling Boys Volleyball Girls
Track Boys/Girls CC Running Boys/Girls
Gymnastics Girls Soccer Boys/Girls
Broomball N/A
Dance Team Girls
Badminton N/A
Other: 
Intramural Programs:
Baseball N/A Soccer N/A
Basketball N/A Softball N/A
Lacrosse N/A Touch Football   N/A
Other: These programs are handled by the city recreation department
Special Programs worth mentioning:
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