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#1005 of 1,992 schools in MN
Mankato West Senior High
High School · Mankato Public School District · Mankato, MN
A high school in Mankato, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
BOX 8713, Mankato, MN 56002
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mankato West Senior High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mankato West Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,874/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Freedom SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Central High Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Prairie Care MankatoEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mankato Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #9 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mankato West Senior High is listed in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mankato West Senior High
Mankato West Senior High is a public high school in Mankato, MN, part of Mankato Public School District, serving approximately 1,193 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,005 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mankato West Senior High
What grades does Mankato West Senior High serve?
Mankato West Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mankato West Senior High?
Mankato West Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mankato West Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mankato West Senior High is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mankato West Senior High rank in MN?
Mankato West Senior High ranks #1,005 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Mankato West Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mankato West Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mankato West Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mankato West Senior High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mankato West Senior High a charter school?
No, Mankato West Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mankato West Senior High a Title I school?
No, Mankato West Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mankato West Senior High?
30.9% of students at Mankato West Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blue Earth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (507) 387-3461
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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