Serving 1,134 students in grades 9-12, Worthington 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Worthington Senior High School's student population of 1,134 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Worthington 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 Worthington Senior High School is 0.55, 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
#1445 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
63%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
22%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
68%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worthington Senior High School's ranking?
Worthington Senior High School is ranked #1445 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Worthington Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Worthington Senior High School is 68%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Worthington Senior High School?
1,134 students attend Worthington Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Worthington Senior High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worthington Senior High School?
Worthington Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Worthington Senior High School offer ?
Worthington Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Worthington Senior High School part of?
Worthington Senior High School is part of Worthington Public School District.
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