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#1425 of 1,992 schools in MN
Wellstone International High - Sws
High School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1501 HENNEPIN AVENUE KOPP HALL (3RD FLOOR), Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Wellstone International High - Sws score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wellstone International High - Sws 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 78Excellent Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$59,928
Median home value
$285,200
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
59.3%
Homeownership
25.1%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstone International HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Loring-nicollet HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Downtown CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Fair HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 332 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #54 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wellstone International High - Sws is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wellstone International High - Sws
Wellstone International High - Sws is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 40 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,425 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wellstone International High - Sws
What grades does Wellstone International High - Sws serve?
Wellstone International High - Sws serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wellstone International High - Sws?
Wellstone International High - Sws has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
How does Wellstone International High - Sws rank in MN?
Wellstone International High - Sws ranks #1,425 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Wellstone International High - Sws's MySchoolScout rating?
Wellstone International High - Sws has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Wellstone International High - Sws?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellstone International High - Sws has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Wellstone International High - Sws a charter school?
No, Wellstone International High - Sws is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wellstone International High - Sws a Title I school?
No, Wellstone International High - Sws is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellstone International High - Sws?
50.0% of students at Wellstone International High - Sws 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
- 40
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (612) 668-5115
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 55403)
- 17,354
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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.
- 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 55403; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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