Wellstone International High

Summary:

Wellstone International High is a small public high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 127 students in grades 9-12. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (69.29%), with significant representation from African American (18.11%) and Asian (8.66%) students. However, the school has consistently struggled with extremely low academic performance, proficiency rates, graduation rates, and high dropout rates, setting it apart from both the surrounding schools and the state and district averages.

Wellstone International High has ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating very poor academic performance. The school has reported 0% proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, far below the Minneapolis Public School District and the state of Minnesota averages. Additionally, Wellstone International High has experienced dismal four-year graduation rates ranging from 11.5% to 41.5% over the past five years, with correspondingly high dropout rates of 16% to 53.8%.

In comparison, nearby schools in the Minneapolis Public School District, such as FAIR High and the Wellstone International High - SWS program, have higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates, despite still facing challenges. The high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the school's small size and specialized focus on serving international and immigrant students, may be contributing factors to Wellstone International High's consistently poor performance. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to understand the unique needs of the school and its student population, and to implement targeted interventions and support systems to drive meaningful and sustainable improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1501 Hennepin Avenue
       Minneapolis, MN  55403-8888


(612) 668-5115

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,045 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  127

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.3%
African American:
18.1%
Asian:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wellstone International High ranks worse than 99.2% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 12 ranked high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.58. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wellstone International High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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: Hispanic (69.3%), African American (18.1%), Asian (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellstone International High is 11.8, which is the 6th best among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellstone International High is $23,045, which is the 5th highest among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wellstone International High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellstone International High 476th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Wellstone International High in the ranking list.)

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Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wellstone International High

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Rank History for all students at Wellstone International High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 2.04 443rd 452 2.0%
2010 2.72 531st 540 1.7%
2011 2.81 535th 545 1.8%
2012 2.69 526th 539 2.4%
2013 1.91 530th 534 0.7%
2014 2.39 482nd 483 0.2%
2015 2.52 499th 504 1.0%
2016 2.24 487th 489 0.4%
2017 2.49 487th 489 0.4%
2018 2.60 494th 494 0.0%
2019 2.99 490th 492 0.4%
2022 3.37 466th 472 1.3%
2023 3.26 473rd 476 0.6%
2024 3.58 476th 480 0.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wellstone International High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.42 72nd 78 7.7%
2019 20.23 74th 85 12.9%
2022 19.12 82nd 87 5.7%
2023 23.35 85th 90 5.6%
2024 22.64 95th 102 6.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wellstone International High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.03 374th 374 0.0%
2019 3.66 369th 370 0.3%
2022 4.15 309th 312 1.0%
2023 4.20 392nd 393 0.3%
2024 5.10 385th 389 1.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Wellstone International High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.22 394th 395 0.3%
2019 1.59 400th 401 0.2%
2023 2.77 394th 396 0.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Wellstone International High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.28 397th 398 0.3%
2019 1.67 409th 411 0.5%
2023 2.18 396th 398 0.5%
2024 2.62 403rd 405 0.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Wellstone International High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.05 105th 106 0.9%
2019 7.70 102nd 103 1.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wellstone International High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.10 129th 129 0.0%
2019 3.44 132nd 132 0.0%
2022 3.49 135th 135 0.0%
2023 5.39 135th 136 0.7%
2024 5.92 144th 145 0.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Wellstone International High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 41 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2003 0 41 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2004 1 58 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2005 1 144 14 53 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2006 1 146 43 42 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 1 133 33 45 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2008 1 99 17 35 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 0 56 8 49 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2010 0 44 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2011 9 55 7 30 0 0 0 0 101
2012 17 62 14 27 4 0 0 0 124
2013 49 112 11 25 9 0 0 0 206
2014 6 150 10 108 2 0 0 0 276
2015 3 200 5 128 0 0 0 0 336
2016 0 166 5 86 1 0 0 0 258
2017 4 149 3 94 1 0 0 0 251
2018 2 147 2 102 0 0 0 0 253
2019 3 108 8 89 0 0 0 0 208
2020 5 54 3 93 0 1 0 0 156
2021 4 38 2 87 0 1 0 0 132
2022 4 22 0 103 0 0 1 0 130
2023 4 23 11 88 0 0 1 0 127

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 Wellstone International High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 82 9.3 8.8 96.3
2003 82 9.3 8.8 96.3
2004 125 8.0 15.6 91.2
2005 212 8.8 24.1 91
2006 232 9.7 23.9 94
2007 212 8.2 25.9 85.8
2008 152 9.7 15.7 88.8
2009 113 7.3 15.5 92
2010 91 6.4 14.2 96.7
2011 101 8.4 12.0 95
2012 124 8.4 14.7 97.6
2013 206 10.5 19.4 93.2
2014 276 16.8 16.3 95.3
2015 336 22.0 15.2 96.7
2016 258 29.0 8.8 96.9
2017 251 24.5 10.2 82.1
2018 253 26.0 9.7 91.3
2019 208 22.7 9.1 95.2
2020 156 19.6 7.9 84.6
2021 132 12.7 10.3 74.2
2022 130 11.0 11.7 81.5
2023 127 10.7 11.8 71.7

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 Wellstone International High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 82 9.3 8.8 96.3
2003 82 9.3 8.8 96.3
2004 125 8.0 15.6 91.2
2005 212 8.8 24.1 91
2006 232 9.7 23.9 94
2007 212 8.2 25.9 85.8
2008 152 9.7 15.7 88.8
2009 113 7.3 15.5 92
2010 91 6.4 14.2 96.7
2011 101 8.4 12.0 95
2012 124 8.4 14.7 97.6
2013 206 10.5 19.4 93.2
2014 276 16.8 16.3 95.3
2015 336 22.0 15.2 96.7
2016 258 29.0 8.8 96.9
2017 251 24.5 10.2 82.1
2018 253 26.0 9.7 91.3
2019 208 22.7 9.1 95.2
2020 156 19.6 7.9 84.6
2021 132 12.7 10.3 74.2
2022 130 11.0 11.7 81.5
2023 127 10.7 11.8 71.7

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 Wellstone International High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $23,045

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellstone International High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 490th of 492 High schoolsRanks 473rd of 476 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Wellstone International High)00
   10th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)41.945.6
 3.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Wellstone International High)00
   11th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)27.231.7
 4.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Wellstone International High)00
   End of Course Science (Minneapolis Public School District)34.134.2
 0.1%
   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 Students208127
 38.9%
African American10823
 78.7%
American Indian00
Asian811
 37.5%
Hispanic8988
 1.1%
Pacific Islander00
White34
 33.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%71.7%
 23.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended Wellstone International High.

Wellstone International High ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Minnesota high schools.

Students at Wellstone International High are 69% Hispanic, 18% African American, 9% Asian, 3% White.


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