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#48 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 15% of private schools

West Lutheran High School

High School · Plymouth, MN

A private high school in Plymouth, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

3350 HARBOR LN N, Plymouth, MN 55447

  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,221.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment160
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MN

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where West Lutheran High School 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,077/100K

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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

$128,781

Median home value

$454,500

Median rent

$1,663/mo

College educated

60.7%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55447; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White86.2%
Black4.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian3.8%
Native American1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
School #540Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.6 mi3Compare →
Tier OneEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.4 mi18Compare →
Tier ThreeEnrollment path unverified6.6K–121.4 mi193Compare →
Tier TwoEnrollment path unverified3.7K–121.4 mi258Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

West Lutheran High School is listed in Plymouth, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About West Lutheran High School

West Lutheran High School is a private high school in Plymouth, MN, serving approximately 160 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Lutheran High School

What grades does West Lutheran High School serve?

West Lutheran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Lutheran High School?

West Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lutheran High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Lutheran High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does West Lutheran High School rank in MN?

West Lutheran High School ranks #48 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is West Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Lutheran High School 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.

Is West Lutheran High School a private school?

Yes, West Lutheran High School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is West Lutheran High School a religious school?

West Lutheran High School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
160
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
Area population (ZIP 55447)
21,001
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
41.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 55447; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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