Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School

8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1255 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
45%
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45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
7%
11%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
89%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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≥95%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School's ranking?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is ranked #1255 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School?
398 students attend Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School offer ?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School part of?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is part of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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