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Public high school · Wayzata Public School District · Plymouth, Minnesota

Wayzata High

Wayzata High rates 7.5, among the strongest high schools in Wayzata Public School District, where the rated median is 5.4.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.5this school

7.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Wayzata Public School District median is 5.4.

#414 of 2,005 schools in Minnesota · Wayzata Public School District: 2 high schools rated, median 5.4

The brief

A high school in Plymouth, MN where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 414 of 2,005 schools in Minnesota and 5 of 16 in Wayzata Public School District.

Wayzata High is listed in Wayzata Public School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math78%413 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading81%653 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has held near 80% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.2
25% of the rating
Academics
9.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

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

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Wayzata High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
9
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
56
Bikeable
City reported crime
911/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Plymouth. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Plymouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
25.5% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
28 sports
13 boys' · 15 girls' · 75 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Wayzata High among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #414 of 2,005 schools in MN.

What is Wayzata High's MySchoolScout rating?

Wayzata High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,548
Student-teacher ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
175
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
4-year graduation
95.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#5 of 16
Schools in district
21
District spending per student
$14,820
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 55446)
27,627
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
38.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.