Serving 224 students in grades 9-12, Martin County West 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 20-29% (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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin County West Senior High School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin County West 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 Martin County West Senior High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin County West Senior High School's ranking?
Martin County West Senior High School is ranked #1062 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Martin County West Senior High School often compared to?
Martin County West Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Jr./sr. High School, Granada Huntley East Chain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 Martin County West Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Martin County West Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Martin County West Senior High School?
224 students attend Martin County West Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Martin County West Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin County West Senior High School?
Martin County West Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin County West Senior High School offer ?
Martin County West Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martin County West Senior High School part of?
Martin County West Senior High School is part of Martin County West School District.
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