Serving 3,508 students in grades 9-12, Minnetonka Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnetonka Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Minnetonka Senior High School's student population of 3,508 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 188 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
188 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Minnetonka Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnetonka Senior High School is 0.37, 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
#121 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
4%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnetonka Senior High School's ranking?
Minnetonka Senior High School is ranked #121 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnetonka Senior High School often compared to?
Minnetonka Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayzata High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnetonka Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Minnetonka Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnetonka Senior High School?
3,508 students attend Minnetonka Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Minnetonka Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnetonka Senior High School?
Minnetonka Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Minnetonka Senior High School offer ?
Minnetonka Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Minnetonka Senior High School part of?
Minnetonka Senior High School is part of Minnetonka Public School District.
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