Minnetonka Senior High

Summary:

Minnetonka Senior High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with a student population of 3,508. Part of the highly-ranked Minnetonka Public School District, the school consistently performs among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic outcomes and diverse student representation.

Minnetonka Senior High's students excel academically, with 63.17% proficient or better in MCA-III Math, 79.08% in MCA-III Reading, and 77.7% in MCA-III Science - significantly higher than state averages. The school boasts a very high four-year graduation rate of 95.6% to 97.7% and a low dropout rate of 0.4% to 0.7%. Minnetonka Senior High also serves various student subgroups exceptionally well, ranking highly for female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and multi-racial students compared to other Minnesota high schools.

In contrast to the nearby Eden Prairie Public School District, Minnetonka Senior High's academic performance and student outcomes are significantly stronger. While the school has a diverse student population, it is still predominantly White (79.3%), unlike the more balanced racial distribution at Eden Prairie Senior High. Additionally, the virtual school within the Minnetonka district, Tonka Online, has significantly lower academic performance compared to Minnetonka Senior High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 18301 Hwy 7
       Minnetonka, MN  55345-4114


(952) 401-5700

District: Minnetonka Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,188 Help


Feeder schools for Minnetonka Senior High:

Elementary:    Clear Springs Elementary
    Deephaven Elementary
    Excelsior Elementary
    Groveland Elementary
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Middle:    Minnetonka East Middle
    Minnetonka West Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  3,508

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Asian:
6.1%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Minnetonka Senior High ranks better than 99.4% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Minnetonka Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Minnetonka Senior High has the largest high school student body size in the Minnetonka Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), Asian (6.1%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Minnetonka Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minnetonka Senior High is 18.6, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Minnetonka Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minnetonka Senior High is $13,188, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Minnetonka Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minnetonka Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnetonka Senior High 3rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Minnetonka Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Minnetonka Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minnetonka Public School District 8th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Minnetonka Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.38 16th 433 96.3%
2005 81.24 39th 452 91.4%
2006 93.48 14th 450 96.9%
2007 94.66 9th 463 98.1%
2008 93.17 8th 460 98.3%
2009 91.60 6th 234 97.4%
2010 88.56 6th 540 98.9%
2011 88.47 7th 545 98.7%
2012 88.07 8th 539 98.5%
2013 89.38 11th 534 97.9%
2014 94.86 5th 483 99.0%
2015 94.50 8th 504 98.4%
2016 90.91 20th 489 95.9%
2017 90.84 14th 489 97.1%
2018 93.37 9th 494 98.2%
2019 91.54 14th 492 97.2%
2021 96.49 4th 428 99.1%
2022 95.86 6th 472 98.7%
2023 96.92 7th 476 98.5%
2024 97.93 3rd 480 99.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.67 2nd 66 97.0%
2021 87.76 4th 51 92.2%
2022 96.09 1st 74 98.6%
2023 87.22 5th 64 92.2%
2024 93.38 3rd 72 95.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.23 27th 90 70.0%
2024 86.14 5th 102 95.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.10 19th 195 90.3%
2019 65.72 56th 220 74.5%
2021 77.72 25th 173 85.5%
2022 85.69 15th 214 93.0%
2023 89.31 15th 216 93.1%
2024 88.61 8th 221 96.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.68 63rd 374 83.2%
2019 61.92 135th 370 63.5%
2021 86.28 17th 270 93.7%
2022 81.39 33rd 312 89.4%
2023 84.04 35th 393 91.1%
2024 91.35 17th 389 95.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.74 10th 395 97.5%
2019 90.13 16th 401 96.0%
2021 95.15 4th 339 98.8%
2022 95.02 5th 388 98.7%
2023 96.67 5th 396 98.7%
2024 97.01 4th 403 99.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.41 10th 398 97.5%
2019 89.53 17th 411 95.9%
2021 95.80 5th 351 98.6%
2022 94.91 7th 403 98.3%
2023 95.20 8th 398 98.0%
2024 97.12 5th 405 98.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.35 4th 76 94.7%
2019 89.87 5th 78 93.6%
2021 91.66 5th 49 89.8%
2022 96.29 1st 68 98.5%
2023 94.09 8th 71 88.7%
2024 96.63 3rd 78 96.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.13 14th 106 86.8%
2019 61.09 38th 103 63.1%
2021 72.82 15th 68 77.9%
2022 87.64 10th 102 90.2%
2023 84.24 10th 98 89.8%
2024 70.90 23rd 109 78.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.23 5th 129 96.1%
2019 90.98 10th 132 92.4%
2021 99.01 1st 101 99.0%
2022 98.74 1st 135 99.3%
2023 97.04 4th 136 97.1%
2024 99.12 3rd 145 97.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Minnetonka Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.44 10th 414 97.6%
2019 88.49 20th 412 95.1%
2021 95.02 6th 364 98.4%
2022 92.88 13th 401 96.8%
2023 94.93 10th 398 97.5%
2024 96.19 10th 402 97.5%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Open Quote I have had two children graduate from Minnetonka High school. Both of my boys would say that it was a very positive experience! Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Open Quote I graduated from them last year. I loved it so much, I want my children to attend Minnetonka. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Minnetonka Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1899 10 43 0 4 n/a n/a 0 1956
1989 1761 4 51 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1829
1990 1682 5 47 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1752
1991 1692 8 50 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1751
1992 1728 11 43 0 4 n/a n/a 0 1786
1993 1710 12 38 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1787
1994 1767 17 40 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1846
1995 1821 25 53 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1925
1996 1821 25 53 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1925
1997 1853 25 60 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1957
1998 1863 21 69 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1973
1999 1996 20 63 24 2 n/a n/a 0 2105
2000 2034 20 63 31 3 n/a n/a 0 2151
2001 2111 22 67 46 2 n/a n/a 0 2248
2002 2123 35 85 33 6 n/a n/a 0 2282
2003 2123 35 85 33 6 n/a n/a 0 2282
2004 2225 40 91 37 11 n/a n/a 0 2404
2005 2268 47 93 34 15 n/a n/a 0 2457
2006 2404 50 90 41 15 n/a n/a 0 2600
2007 2534 55 99 40 13 n/a n/a 0 2741
2008 2545 53 106 41 11 n/a n/a 0 2756
2009 2611 70 109 50 9 n/a n/a 0 2849
2010 2622 79 107 56 11 n/a n/a 0 2875
2011 2564 82 103 67 7 4 13 0 2840
2012 2628 71 105 68 9 2 23 0 2906
2013 2645 71 104 77 4 1 27 0 2929
2014 2568 68 118 73 4 1 34 0 2866
2015 2670 79 133 91 8 1 31 0 3013
2016 2689 100 151 104 7 1 37 0 3089
2017 2710 97 161 106 8 0 42 0 3124
2018 2793 114 190 115 10 0 54 0 3276
2019 2761 124 191 124 9 0 71 0 3280
2020 2761 122 213 155 13 0 122 0 3386
2021 2763 129 223 166 16 0 147 0 3444
2022 2809 124 209 192 9 0 161 0 3504
2023 2782 139 214 195 9 0 169 0 3508

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minnetonka Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1956 96.4 20.2 1.3
1989 1829 94.4 19.3 1.2
1990 1752 95.3 18.3 1.9
1991 1751 100.2 17.4 2.1
1992 1786 95.6 18.6 1.8
1993 1787 102.9 17.4 2
1994 1846 100.6 18.3 2.1
1995 1925 0.0 0.0 1.5
1996 1925 0.0 0.0 1.5
1997 1957 115.5 16.9 1.6
1998 1973 n/a 0.0 1.1
1999 2105 134.1 15.7 1.5
2000 2151 120.5 17.9 2.2
2001 2248 120.4 18.7 2.5
2002 2282 130.9 17.4 2.5
2003 2282 130.9 17.4 2.5
2004 2404 132.2 18.2 2.9
2005 2457 129.6 19.0 2.6
2006 2600 126.9 20.5 4.5
2007 2741 140.1 19.6 3.9
2008 2756 145.6 18.9 5.4
2009 2849 147.7 19.3 6.3
2010 2875 151.7 18.9 7.2
2011 2840 149.9 18.9 7.9
2012 2906 145.6 19.9 7.3
2013 2929 142.7 20.5 7.1
2014 2866 143.5 19.9 6
2015 3013 151.0 19.9 6.1
2016 3089 149.0 20.7 6.5
2017 3124 154.5 20.2 6.4
2018 3276 171.4 19.1 6.9
2019 3280 167.5 19.5 6.3
2020 3386 176.0 19.2 6.4
2021 3444 180.0 19.1 4.4
2022 3504 189.2 18.5 3.8
2023 3508 188.3 18.6 11.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Minnetonka Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1956 96.4 20.2 1.3
1989 1829 94.4 19.3 1.2
1990 1752 95.3 18.3 1.9
1991 1751 100.2 17.4 2.1
1992 1786 95.6 18.6 1.8
1993 1787 102.9 17.4 2
1994 1846 100.6 18.3 2.1
1995 1925 0.0 0.0 1.5
1996 1925 0.0 0.0 1.5
1997 1957 115.5 16.9 1.6
1998 1973 n/a 0.0 1.1
1999 2105 134.1 15.7 1.5
2000 2151 120.5 17.9 2.2
2001 2248 120.4 18.7 2.5
2002 2282 130.9 17.4 2.5
2003 2282 130.9 17.4 2.5
2004 2404 132.2 18.2 2.9
2005 2457 129.6 19.0 2.6
2006 2600 126.9 20.5 4.5
2007 2741 140.1 19.6 3.9
2008 2756 145.6 18.9 5.4
2009 2849 147.7 19.3 6.3
2010 2875 151.7 18.9 7.2
2011 2840 149.9 18.9 7.9
2012 2906 145.6 19.9 7.3
2013 2929 142.7 20.5 7.1
2014 2866 143.5 19.9 6
2015 3013 151.0 19.9 6.1
2016 3089 149.0 20.7 6.5
2017 3124 154.5 20.2 6.4
2018 3276 171.4 19.1 6.9
2019 3280 167.5 19.5 6.3
2020 3386 176.0 19.2 6.4
2021 3444 180.0 19.1 4.4
2022 3504 189.2 18.5 3.8
2023 3508 188.3 18.6 11.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Minnetonka Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,188

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minnetonka Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 492 High schoolsRanks 7th of 476 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Minnetonka Senior High)79.671.6
 7.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnetonka Public School District)79.671.6
 7.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnetonka Senior High)62.569.4
 6.9%
   11th Grade Math (Minnetonka Public School District)62.569.3
 6.8%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Minnetonka Senior High)77.272.8
 4.4%
   End of Course Science (Minnetonka Public School District)77.272.8
 4.4%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students32803508
 7%
African American124139
 12.1%
American Indian99
Asian191214
 12%
Hispanic124195
 57.3%
Pacific Islander00
White27612782
 0.8%
Two or More Races71169
 138%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.3%11.4%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Minnetonka Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,508 students attended Minnetonka Senior High.

Minnetonka Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clear Springs Elementary
Elementary : Deephaven Elementary
Elementary : Excelsior Elementary
Elementary : Groveland Elementary
Elementary : Minnewashta Elementary
Elementary : Scenic Heights Elementary
Middle : Minnetonka East Middle
Middle : Minnetonka West Middle

Yes! Minnetonka Senior High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 480 Minnesota high schools.

Students at Minnetonka Senior High are 79% White, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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