APPLE VALLEY FARMINGTON ROSEMOUNT
COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2023
District 196 offers magnet tracks
Independent School District 196 is a state and nationally recognized elementary through 12th grade public school district in the south suburban Twin Cities .
Also known as the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District , District 196 serves approximately 29,000 students in early childhood programs through 12th grade , and is Minnesota ’ s fourth largest school district . The 110-square mile district boundary includes all or part of seven cities : Rosemount , Apple Valley , Eagan , Burnsville , Coates , Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville , and rural Empire and Vermillion townships .
District 196 has 19 elementary schools ( grades K-5 ), including three elementary magnet schools that focus on arts and science , international studies , and STEM ( science , technology , engineering and math ); six middle schools ( grades 6-8 ); four high schools ( grades 9-12 ); an optional School of Environmental Studies at the Minnesota Zoo for juniors and seniors ; an Area Learning Center alternative high school ; a K-12 special education school ( Dakota Ridge ), and a special education school serving ages 18-21 ( Transition Plus ).
District 196 has high academic standards and expectations , and a record of outstanding student achievement in and out of the classroom . The district has a comprehensive curriculum , accomplished teachers , supportive communities and a high level of parent involvement .
The School Board is the governing body of the district , responsible for developing policy to ensure the proper care , management and control of district affairs , and supporting the mission of educating students to reach their full potential .
Board members are Jackie Magnuson , Cory Johnson , Art Coulson , Sachin Isaacs , Joel Albright , Sakawdin Mohamed , Bianca Virnig . Board members may be contacted by email using their first and last name : first . last @ district196 . org .
Independent School District 196 – 455 153rd St . W ., Rosemount , 651-423-7700 • district196 . org ; Community Education , 15180 Canada Ave . W ., Rosemount , 651-423- 7920 , ce . district196 . org
Other schools
St . Joseph Catholic School , K-8 and preschool , 13900 Biscayne Ave . W ., Rosemount , MN 55068 ; 651-423-1658 ; school . stjosephcommunity . org
Faith Baptist School , K-12 and pre-K ages 3-5 , 14400 Diamond Path W ., Rosemount , MN 55068 , 651-423-2272 www . fbsrosemount . org
Fit Academy , K-12 public charter school , 7200 147th St . W ., Apple Valley , MN 55124 , 952-847-3798 , fitacademymn . org
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