[5] Chanhassen offers 25 different Advanced Placement courses and in 2015 had a Challenge Index of 2.570, which means that more than two AP exams were taken for every member of the most recent graduating class.

[6] The administration at Chanhassen aims to provide personalized learning, a unique approach to educating, remaining small yet continuing to offer college preparatory courses and a comprehensive curriculum.

[8] In 2015 the Chanhassen baseball team finished the season with a 26-4 record and the Class 3AAA MSHSL State Championship.

Later in April 2016, the band received a Superior rating and the "Best in Site" award at the Region 2AA Jazz Contest.

Students enrolled in the ALP benefit from smaller classes and additional support structures so that guided learning is more available to each individual.

In 2013 the Eastern Carver County school district passed a referendum that put 1.8 million dollars towards renovating entryways for security, adding security cameras, creating key-less entries for employees, and installing electronic visitor systems in all District 112 schools.