GFW High School

Summary:

GFW High School is a public high school located in Winthrop, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 214 students. The school is part of the GFW Public Schools district, which is ranked 251 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

GFW High School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, declining graduation rates, and a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally below the state average across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (26%), Reading (50.91%), and Science (27.78%) were all lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 92% in 2020-2021 to 84.9% in 2021-2022, and its dropout rate has increased from 4.5% in 2017-2018 to 7.5% in 2021-2022. GFW High School also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.68% to 42.99% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High and New Ulm High School, GFW High School performs significantly worse in academic measures like MCA-III test scores and graduation rates. For example, New Ulm High School ranked 38th out of 480 Minnesota high schools in 2023-2024, while GFW High School ranked 279th. However, the school's performance for special education and low-income students is more promising, as it ranks in the top 100 and top 150 Minnesota high schools, respectively, for these subgroups in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1001 N Cottonwood St
       Winthrop, MN  55396-8888


(507) 647-5382

District: GFW Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
279th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,574 Help


Feeder schools for GFW High School:

Elementary:    GFW Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.1%
Hispanic:
18.7%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43% Help


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Compare Details GFW High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details GFW High School ranks worse than 58.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at GFW High School 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 Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), Hispanic (18.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at GFW High School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at GFW High School is $15,574.
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

GFW High School:

SchoolDigger ranks GFW High School 279th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See GFW High School in the ranking list.)

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GFW Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks GFW Public Schools 251st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for GFW High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.85 251st 521 51.8%
2022 29.94 376th 520 27.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.78 241st 288 16.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.36 97th 399 75.7%
2022 50.87 190th 404 53.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.07 169th 443 61.9%
2022 25.49 366th 467 21.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.73 279th 437 36.2%
2022 32.24 336th 476 29.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.69 64th 156 59.0%
2022 32.36 137th 188 27.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.99 260th 422 38.4%
2022 17.08 399th 438 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for GFW High School

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Rank History for all high school students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.95 302nd 433 30.3%
2005 49.89 331st 452 26.8%
2006 55.24 259th 450 42.4%
2007 64.12 193rd 463 58.3%
2008 50.13 297th 460 35.4%
2010 66.40 203rd 540 62.4%
2011 72.02 143rd 545 73.8%
2012 55.55 305th 539 43.4%
2013 61.24 239th 534 55.2%
2014 46.97 311th 483 35.6%
2015 42.63 328th 504 34.9%
2016 53.70 267th 489 45.4%
2017 44.21 327th 489 33.1%
2018 50.74 290th 494 41.3%
2019 64.94 187th 492 62.0%
2021 38.48 300th 428 29.9%
2022 40.48 312th 472 33.9%
2023 30.65 361st 476 24.2%
2024 46.57 279th 480 41.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.44 189th 195 3.1%
2022 49.94 105th 214 50.9%
2024 52.42 98th 221 55.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.21 230th 374 38.5%
2019 56.84 158th 370 57.3%
2021 50.96 133rd 270 50.7%
2022 67.01 89th 312 71.5%
2023 26.68 312th 393 20.6%
2024 65.92 112th 389 71.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.32 225th 395 43.0%
2019 64.29 143rd 401 64.3%
2021 22.78 298th 339 12.1%
2022 43.10 245th 388 36.9%
2023 55.07 185th 396 53.3%
2024 57.24 185th 403 54.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.21 298th 398 25.1%
2019 53.28 210th 411 48.9%
2021 44.14 212th 351 39.6%
2022 28.80 319th 403 20.8%
2023 13.02 362nd 398 9.0%
2024 29.37 302nd 405 25.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.43 72nd 129 44.2%
2022 40.10 80th 135 40.7%
2024 43.78 78th 145 46.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at GFW High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 261st 414 37.0%
2019 66.47 135th 412 67.2%
2021 24.53 316th 364 13.2%
2022 29.37 320th 401 20.2%
2023 21.01 350th 398 12.1%
2024 38.81 275th 402 31.6%
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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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by a parent
Monday, March 16, 2009

Open Quote This school is an excellent school. It's principle is involved in the day to day operation of the school. He was just awarded as the MN principle of the year. I would recommend anyone to attend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for GFW High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 341 0 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1994 344 1 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1995 371 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 371 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 364 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 378 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1999 378 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2000 383 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2001 378 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 342 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 342 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 320 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2005 303 2 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2006 289 3 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2007 271 2 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2008 252 2 2 21 3 n/a n/a 0 280
2009 227 1 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2010 273 1 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2011 257 1 0 44 2 1 4 0 309
2012 249 1 0 43 1 1 2 0 297
2013 234 2 0 39 1 1 4 0 281
2014 213 2 1 49 1 1 4 0 271
2015 215 1 1 49 0 1 0 0 267
2016 198 2 1 49 0 1 0 0 251
2017 192 2 1 52 0 1 0 0 248
2018 189 1 3 47 0 0 5 0 245
2019 182 1 2 46 0 0 4 0 235
2020 269 2 2 56 0 0 7 0 336
2021 297 3 4 69 3 0 8 0 384
2022 293 5 1 71 4 0 6 0 380
2023 165 2 2 40 1 0 4 0 214

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 GFW High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 349 23.3 15.0 12
1994 358 23.3 15.4 11.5
1995 378 22.0 17.2 14.6
1996 378 22.0 17.2 14.6
1997 366 22.7 16.1 13.9
1998 381 n/a 0.0 13.4
1999 390 30.4 12.8 13.6
2000 395 25.9 15.3 28.6
2001 385 25.1 15.3 23.1
2002 356 25.2 14.1 29.2
2003 356 25.2 14.1 29.2
2004 330 23.5 14.0 26.1
2005 320 22.5 14.2 24.4
2006 309 19.2 16.1 27.8
2007 296 20.3 14.6 30.4
2008 280 19.5 14.4 25.7
2009 256 19.4 13.2 30.5
2010 309 18.3 16.8 31.1
2011 309 18.2 16.9 35.6
2012 297 20.1 14.7 36
2013 281 19.9 14.0 31
2014 271 19.7 13.7 35.1
2015 267 20.0 13.3 37.1
2016 251 20.0 12.5 34.7
2017 248 20.1 12.3 34.3
2018 245 20.1 12.1 33.5
2019 235 20.0 11.7 33.6
2020 336 25.4 13.1 35.7
2021 384 22.6 16.9 30.7
2022 380 18.2 20.8 28.7
2023 214 17.3 12.3 43

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 GFW High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 349 23.3 15.0 12
1994 358 23.3 15.4 11.5
1995 378 22.0 17.2 14.6
1996 378 22.0 17.2 14.6
1997 366 22.7 16.1 13.9
1998 381 n/a 0.0 13.4
1999 390 30.4 12.8 13.6
2000 395 25.9 15.3 28.6
2001 385 25.1 15.3 23.1
2002 356 25.2 14.1 29.2
2003 356 25.2 14.1 29.2
2004 330 23.5 14.0 26.1
2005 320 22.5 14.2 24.4
2006 309 19.2 16.1 27.8
2007 296 20.3 14.6 30.4
2008 280 19.5 14.4 25.7
2009 256 19.4 13.2 30.5
2010 309 18.3 16.8 31.1
2011 309 18.2 16.9 35.6
2012 297 20.1 14.7 36
2013 281 19.9 14.0 31
2014 271 19.7 13.7 35.1
2015 267 20.0 13.3 37.1
2016 251 20.0 12.5 34.7
2017 248 20.1 12.3 34.3
2018 245 20.1 12.1 33.5
2019 235 20.0 11.7 33.6
2020 336 25.4 13.1 35.7
2021 384 22.6 16.9 30.7
2022 380 18.2 20.8 28.7
2023 214 17.3 12.3 43

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 GFW High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,574

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

Impact of COVID-19 on GFW High School

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 187th of 492 High schoolsRanks 361st of 476 High schools
 37.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (GFW High School)58.329.4
 28.9%
   10th Grade Reading (GFW Public Schools)58.329.4
 28.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (GFW High School)42.419.2
 23.1%
   11th Grade Math (GFW Public Schools)42.419.2
 23.1%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (GFW High School)56.732.1
 24.6%
   End of Course Science (GFW Public Schools)56.732.1
 24.6%
   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 Students235214
 8.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic4640
 13%
Pacific Islander00
White182165
 9.3%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%43%
 9.4%


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GFW High School ranks 279th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

GFW High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : GFW Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended GFW High School.

Students at GFW High School are 77% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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