Wave South High School serves 118 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
41%
12%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wave South High School?
118 students attend Wave South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Wave South High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wave South High School?
Wave South High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wave South High School offer ?
Wave South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wave South High School part of?
Wave South High School is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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