Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School

400 6th St
Kenyon, MN 55946
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 227 students in grades 9-12, Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School's student population of 227 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
227 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High 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 Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School is 0.24, 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)
#1166 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High 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.
50-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
8%
11%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
87%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High 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
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High 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 Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School's ranking?
Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School is ranked #1166 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School?
227 students attend Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School?
Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School offer ?
Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School part of?
Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School is part of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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