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#309 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 16% in state

Minnetonka Senior High

High School · Minnetonka Public School District · Minnetonka, MN

A high school in Minnetonka, MN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18301 HWY 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345

  • Math 66% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation51.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$14,594
Chronic Absenteeism45%

Students at Minnetonka Senior High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency66%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

10.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Minnetonka 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. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,760/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minnetonka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$143,287

Median home value

$478,800

Median rent

$1,444/mo

College educated

64.2%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
51.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·117 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tonka OnlineEnrollment path unverified5.86–120.0 mi94Compare →
Shorewood Education CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.9 mi29Compare →
Eden Prairie Senior HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.7 mi2,799Compare →
Academy of Whole LearningPrivate · tuition8.1private1–123.0 mi76Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Minnetonka Public School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#7 of 12
District spending per student
$14,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Minnetonka Senior High is listed in MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Minnetonka Senior High

Minnetonka Senior High is a public high school in Minnetonka, MN, part of Minnetonka Public School District, serving approximately 3,482 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Minnetonka Senior High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Minnetonka High School is a four-year public high school located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, a western suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul 2. The school has received recognition from national ranking organizations. Newsweek ranked the institution 123rd on its list of America's Top High Schools 2. Additionally, Niche ranked it 3rd among public high schools in Minnesota 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minnetonka Senior High

What grades does Minnetonka Senior High serve?

Minnetonka Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Minnetonka Senior High?

Minnetonka Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 3,482 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka Senior High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Minnetonka Senior High rank in MN?

Minnetonka Senior High ranks #309 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Minnetonka Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Minnetonka Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Minnetonka Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnetonka Senior High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Minnetonka Senior High a charter school?

No, Minnetonka Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Minnetonka Senior High a Title I school?

No, Minnetonka Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minnetonka Senior High?

10.7% of students at Minnetonka 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
3,482
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
192
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.0%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 55345)
21,255
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
43.9
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55345; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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