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#1244 of 1,992 schools in MN
Waconia Learning Center
High School · Waconia Public School District · Waconia, MN
A high school in Waconia, MN where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
504 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, Waconia, MN 55387
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waconia Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waconia Learning Center 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Average365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,279
Median home value
$418,600
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55387; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,342 | Compare → |
| Transitions 110Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 1.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Mayer Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 188 | 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.
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.
Waconia Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waconia Learning Center is listed in WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waconia Learning Center
Waconia Learning Center is a public high school in Waconia, MN, part of Waconia Public School District, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,244 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waconia Learning Center
What grades does Waconia Learning Center serve?
Waconia Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waconia Learning Center?
Waconia Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waconia Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Waconia Learning Center is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waconia Learning Center rank in MN?
Waconia Learning Center ranks #1,244 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Waconia Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Waconia Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Waconia Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waconia Learning Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Waconia Learning Center a charter school?
No, Waconia Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waconia Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Waconia Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waconia Learning Center?
44.1% of students at Waconia Learning Center 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
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.2%
- Phone
- (952) 442-0670
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55387)
- 14,697
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 55387; 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, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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