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#1120 of 1,992 schools in MN
Willmar Senior High
High School · Willmar Public School District · Willmar, MN
A high school in Willmar, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
2701 30TH ST NE, Willmar, MN 56201
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Willmar Senior High score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willmar Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,735/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willmar), 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
$68,054
Median home value
$199,100
Median rent
$832/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Technical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Lake Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Prairie Lakes Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Swwc Elc - WillmarEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Willmar Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willmar Senior High is listed in WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willmar Senior High
Willmar Senior High is a public high school in Willmar, MN, part of Willmar Public School District, serving approximately 1,218 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,120 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willmar Senior High
What grades does Willmar Senior High serve?
Willmar Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Willmar Senior High?
Willmar Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willmar Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Willmar Senior High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willmar Senior High rank in MN?
Willmar Senior High ranks #1,120 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Willmar Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Willmar Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Willmar Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willmar Senior High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willmar Senior High a charter school?
No, Willmar Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willmar Senior High a Title I school?
No, Willmar Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willmar Senior High?
62.1% of students at Willmar Senior 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
- 1,218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kandiyohi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (320) 231-8300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56201)
- 24,860
- Area average commute
- 13.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 · 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 56201; 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
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