Is Wellstone International High a good school?

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

How many students attend Wellstone International High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended Wellstone International High.

What is the racial makeup of Wellstone International High?

Students at Wellstone International High are 74% Hispanic, 12% African American, 11% Asian, 3% White.

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:
476^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,045

Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

Number of students: 141

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.5%

African American:

12.1%

Asian:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.8%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wellstone International High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.5%), African American (12.1%), Asian (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellstone International High is 7.9, which is the 4^th best among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Wellstone International High employs 17.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellstone International High is $23,045, which is the 5^th highest among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wellstone International High:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322^nd 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
2005	2.04	443^rd	452	2.0%
2010	2.72	531^st	540	1.7%
2011	2.81	535^th	545	1.8%
2012	2.69	526^th	539	2.4%
2013	1.91	530^th	534	0.7%
2014	2.39	482^nd	483	0.2%
2015	2.52	499^th	504	1.0%
2016	2.24	487^th	489	0.4%
2017	2.49	487^th	489	0.4%
2018	2.60	494^th	494	0.0%
2019	2.99	490^th	492	0.4%
2022	3.37	466^th	472	1.3%
2023	3.26	473^rd	476	0.6%
2024	3.58	476^th	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
2018	21.42	72^nd	78	7.7%
2019	20.23	74^th	85	12.9%
2022	19.12	82^nd	87	5.7%
2023	23.35	85^th	90	5.6%
2024	22.64	95^th	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
2018	3.03	374^th	374	0.0%
2019	3.66	369^th	370	0.3%
2022	4.15	309^th	312	1.0%
2023	4.20	392^nd	393	0.3%
2024	5.10	385^th	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
2018	1.22	394^th	395	0.3%
2019	1.59	400^th	401	0.2%
2023	2.77	394^th	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
2018	1.28	397^th	398	0.3%
2019	1.67	409^th	411	0.5%
2023	2.18	396^th	398	0.5%
2024	2.62	403^rd	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	105^th	106	0.9%
2019	7.70	102^nd	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
2018	3.10	129^th	129	0.0%
2019	3.44	132^nd	132	0.0%
2022	3.49	135^th	135	0.0%
2023	5.39	135^th	136	0.7%
2024	5.92	144^th	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.

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	Total
2002	0	41	1	40	0	n/a	n/a	82
2003	0	41	1	40	0	n/a	n/a	82
2004	1	58	0	66	0	n/a	n/a	125
2005	1	144	14	53	0	n/a	n/a	212
2006	1	146	43	42	0	n/a	n/a	232
2007	1	133	33	45	0	n/a	n/a	212
2008	1	99	17	35	0	n/a	n/a	152
2009	0	56	8	49	0	n/a	n/a	113
2010	0	44	2	45	0	n/a	n/a	91
2011	9	55	7	30	0	0	0	101
2012	17	62	14	27	4	0	0	124
2013	49	112	11	25	9	0	0	206
2014	6	150	10	108	2	0	0	276
2015	3	200	5	128	0	0	0	336
2016	0	166	5	86	1	0	0	258
2017	4	149	3	94	1	0	0	251
2018	2	147	2	102	0	0	0	253
2019	3	108	8	89	0	0	0	208
2020	5	54	3	93	0	1	0	156
2021	4	38	2	87	0	1	0	132
2022	4	22	0	103	0	0	1	130
2023	4	23	11	88	0	0	1	127
2024	4	17	15	105	0	0	0	141

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
2024	141	17.6	7.9	51.8

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
2024	141	17.6	7.9	51.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wellstone International High

Year	Total 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 490^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 473^rd 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)	0	0
10th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)	41.9	45.6	3.7%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Wellstone International High)	0	0
11th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)	27.2	31.7	4.6%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Wellstone International High)	0	0
End of Course Science (Minneapolis Public School District)	34.1	34.2	0.1%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	208	127	38.9%
African American	108	23	78.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	11	37.5%
Hispanic	89	88	1.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.2%	71.7%	23.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Wellstone International High	Public	9-12	1501 Hennepin Avenue	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-5115	141	18	7.9	51.8%	4 (2.8%)	17 (12.1%)	105 (74.5%)	15 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.6	476^th of 480 public high schools	0.8%		3.3	473^rd of 476 public high schools	0.6%	3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$23,045
Wellstone International High - SWS	Public	9-12	1501 Hennepin Avenue	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-5115	40	0		50.0%	1 (2.5%)	14 (35.0%)	23 (57.5%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					5.6	5.6	$10,799
Loring-Nicollet High Extended	Public	9-12	20 South 13th Street	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 872-3626	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$4,606
Loring-Nicollet High	Public	9-12	20 South 13th Street	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 872-3614	55	0	141.0	56.4%	12 (21.8%)	14 (25.5%)	20 (36.4%)	2 (3.6%)	4 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)								(n/a)							$14,708
FAIR High	Public	9-12	10 S 10th St	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-1060	332	20	16.8	66.9%	117 (35.2%)	106 (31.9%)	60 (18.1%)	9 (2.7%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.2%)	47.8	273^rd of 480 public high schools	43.1%		30.7	360^th of 476 public high schools	24.4%	87	11.6	11.6	53.5	53.5	37.0	37.0	$15,811
Downtown Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	511 Groveland Ave	Minneapolis	55403	Hennepin County	Minnesota Internship Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 588-1449	83	4	19.5	96.4%	0 (0.0%)	73 (88.0%)	7 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)								(n/a)							$19,159
Metro College Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 722-2555	369	11	32.9	82.7%	1 (0.3%)	363 (98.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.4	320^th of 480 public high schools	33.3%		38.1	324^th of 476 public high schools	31.9%	4	27.1	27.1	55.9	55.9	10.9	10.9	$19,659
Metro 2 Online	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	620 Olson Memorial Hwy	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Metro Schools Charter	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(612) 722-2555	192	0		63.5%	0 (0.0%)	192 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Harrison Education Center	Public	9-12	501 Irving Ave N	Minneapolis	55405	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-2680	35	11	3.1	97.1%	2 (5.7%)	27 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)								(n/a)							$85,479
Stadium View	Public	6-12	510 Park Ave	Minneapolis	55415	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 348-7740	43	10	4.2	39.5%	2 (4.7%)	32 (74.4%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.0%)								(n/a)							$49,146

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