It's Always a Great Day to be a Saber!

Shakopee

  • At Shakopee Public Schools, it's more than an education, it's a commitment to our students, staff and community to make a difference in the lives of each and every student, every day. Located in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities, Shakopee Public Schools is proud to serve the Cities of Shakopee, Savage and Prior Lake as well as Jackson, Louisville and Sand Creek Townships. The district directly supports nearly 8,000 students, has 1,000+ dedicated staff members, 11+ buildings, 1.7+ million square feet of space and over 350+ acres of land, making it a truly unique community with endless opportunity. The community also recently passed a 2021 Operating Levy, allowing the district to provide additional student and operational-based support as well as competitive compensation for educators and support staff.

District Summary

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Mission

  • Shakopee Public Schools, in partnership with our community, will educate lifelong learners to succeed in a diverse world.

Compelling Vision

  • It is our moral imperative to change until all of our systems measurably work for each and every student.

    It is our responsibility to make sure each and every student receives quality core instruction and develops agency when it comes to their own learning.

    Our focus must be on ensuring each member of our organization maintains high expectations and provides unwavering support for each of our student learners.  

     

2024-25 Saber Fast Facts

  • 2,840+ high school students are attending Shakopee High School and experience all the Academies of Shakopee has to offer. Shakopee is also only one of two high schools in the State to provide an Academy model.  

    90+ Students are a part of Tokata Learning Center where "Stories matter, vulnerability is invited, barriers are challenged, strengths are discovered and students are celebrated."

    80+ languages and dialects are spoken throughout the district.

    ~1,700 middle school students walked through the doors at East and West Middle Schools, and are ready to continue exploring their strengths as a Saber.

    2,800+ students are part of the 2024-25 school year across our five elementary schools.

    Nearly 350 Saber Cubs are thriving in the Stepping Stones Preschool program at Pearson Early Learning Center.

    1,500+ volunteers are approved throughout the district. Numerous partners have also donated school and classroom supplies, staff meals, backpacks and more for the school year!

    Shakopee Public Schools is proud to offer 80+ Athletics and Activities to ensure there is an activity for every student and every student in an activity.

    1,000+ staff members with 300 active substitutes and a continual increase in teachers and staff that reflect Shakopee's student body. Roughly 100 staff members are new to the district! 

    3rd largest employer in the City of Shakopee with staff members from ~85 surrounding cities/locations in addition to Shakopee.