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#326 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 16% in state

Wayzata High

High School · Wayzata Public School District · Plymouth, MN

A high school in Plymouth, MN where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4955 PEONY LN N, Plymouth, MN 55446

  • Math 78% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 81% proficient (2022)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation25.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$14,820
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Wayzata High score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency78%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency81%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 80% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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

14.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wayzata 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,077/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plymouth), 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

$169,412

Median home value

$559,100

Median rent

$1,932/mo

College educated

75.8%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
13 boys'·15 girls'·75 teams (incl. JV)·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
The Alternative Program (tap)Enrollment path unverified3.39–120.0 mi160Compare →
Wayzata Transition SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7120.5 mi36Compare →
West Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7private9–123.0 mi160Compare →
School #533Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–123.6 mi12Compare →

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.

Wayzata Public School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#9 of 16
District spending per student
$14,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wayzata High is listed in WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wayzata High

Wayzata High is a public high school in Plymouth, MN, part of Wayzata Public School District, serving approximately 3,548 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Wayzata High

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Wayzata High School in Minnesota serves an enrollment of 3,669 students 1. The school offers a curriculum comprising over 302 courses, including Advanced Placement, Compass Professional Studies, and Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEOs) 1. Student engagement is reported at high levels, with 85% of the student body participating in co-curricular activities 1. The school provides access to more than 110 activity or athletic opportunities, specifically listing 150 athletic, artistic, and academic clubs, sports, leagues, and groups 1. Academic support structures include a designated daily block called OurTime, which allows students to receive assistance, complete make-up work, or collaborate on projects 1. Staffing resources dedicated to student support include an associate principal, a dean, three counselors, and a social worker 1. The school also hosts theatrical performances, such as "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and band concerts featuring ensembles like the Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.wayzata.k12.mn.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wayzata High

What grades does Wayzata High serve?

Wayzata High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wayzata High?

Wayzata High has an enrollment of approximately 3,548 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayzata High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wayzata High is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wayzata High rank in MN?

Wayzata High ranks #326 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Wayzata High's MySchoolScout rating?

Wayzata 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 Wayzata High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayzata High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wayzata High a charter school?

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

Is Wayzata High a Title I school?

No, Wayzata High is not currently a Title I school.

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

14.9% of students at Wayzata 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
3,548
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
175
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 55446)
27,627
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
38.4
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 55446; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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