Serving 881 students in grades 9-12, Winona 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 881 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winona Senior High School's student population of 881 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
881 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winona 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 Winona 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
#1066 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winona Senior High School's ranking?
Winona Senior High School is ranked #1066 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Winona Senior High School often compared to?
Winona Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles Secondary, Winona Area Learning Center, Lewiston-altura Secondary by visitors of our site.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winona Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Winona Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Winona Senior High School?
881 students attend Winona Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Winona Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winona Senior High School?
Winona Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winona Senior High School offer ?
Winona Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Winona Senior High School part of?
Winona Senior High School is part of Winona Area Public School District.
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