Mound Westonka High School

Summary:

Mound Westonka High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Minnetrista, Minnesota, part of the highly-ranked Westonka Public School District. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, currently placing 15th out of 480 Minnesota high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Mound Westonka High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outpacing state averages on standardized tests across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62.07% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. The school also maintains high graduation rates at 88.3% and low dropout rates at 3.8%, both better than state averages. However, the student population is predominantly white at 85.43%, higher than the state average of 61.9%, which may be an area for the school to address in terms of promoting diversity and inclusion.

Compared to nearby high schools like Delano High School and Orono Senior High, Mound Westonka High School generally outperforms these schools across academic metrics, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. This suggests the school is providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success, though its lack of racial diversity may be an area for further consideration and improvement.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
       Minnetrista, MN  55364-8251


(952) 491-8100

District: Westonka Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,574 Help


Feeder schools for Mound Westonka High School:

Elementary:    Hilltop Primary School
    Shirley Hills Primary School
Middle:    Grandview Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  947

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.2% Help


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Compare Details Mound Westonka High School ranks better than 96.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mound Westonka High School ranks better than 96.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mound Westonka 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 (85.4%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mound Westonka High School is 17.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mound Westonka High School is $13,574.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mound Westonka High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mound Westonka High School 17th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Mound Westonka High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mound Westonka High School 15th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Mound Westonka High School in the ranking list.)

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Westonka Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westonka Public School District 5th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mound Westonka High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 74.62 84th 454 81.5%
2011 81.74 47th 478 90.2%
2013 75.51 88th 488 82.0%
2014 88.04 25th 490 94.9%
2015 88.71 28th 516 94.6%
2016 89.13 31st 508 93.9%
2017 90.90 24th 523 95.4%
2018 78.48 79th 518 84.7%
2019 81.68 62nd 533 88.4%
2021 81.70 69th 521 86.8%
2022 92.16 21st 520 96.0%
2023 95.83 11th 529 97.9%
2024 95.19 17th 545 96.9%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.93 86th 120 28.3%
2022 95.15 3rd 131 97.7%
2024 63.58 35th 116 69.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.61 83rd 253 67.2%
2019 94.24 8th 282 97.2%
2021 76.59 24th 260 90.8%
2022 77.15 33rd 288 88.5%
2023 87.27 15th 298 95.0%
2024 95.39 9th 307 97.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.52 207th 401 48.4%
2019 72.61 81st 415 80.5%
2021 85.07 17th 399 95.7%
2022 85.78 18th 404 95.5%
2023 93.69 7th 459 98.5%
2024 96.38 5th 473 98.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.48 99th 436 77.3%
2019 73.54 97th 439 77.9%
2021 76.39 66th 443 85.1%
2022 86.13 31st 467 93.4%
2023 83.00 46th 455 89.9%
2024 93.28 16th 474 96.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.19 61st 438 86.1%
2019 83.54 50th 454 89.0%
2021 80.23 59th 437 86.5%
2022 93.35 14th 476 97.1%
2023 98.89 2nd 464 99.6%
2024 94.54 17th 479 96.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.36 104th 163 36.2%
2022 71.53 35th 188 81.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.28 95th 428 77.8%
2019 71.21 88th 428 79.4%
2021 63.56 126th 422 70.1%
2022 86.87 30th 438 93.2%
2023 93.06 13th 436 97.0%
2024 91.96 21st 440 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mound Westonka High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.87 53rd 433 87.8%
2005 80.85 48th 452 89.4%
2006 77.02 98th 450 78.2%
2007 85.92 57th 463 87.7%
2008 86.97 40th 460 91.3%
2009 92.11 5th 234 97.9%
2010 86.24 16th 540 97.0%
2011 89.21 6th 545 98.9%
2012 86.39 17th 539 96.8%
2013 88.72 15th 534 97.2%
2014 87.28 32nd 483 93.4%
2015 93.65 12th 504 97.6%
2016 91.91 15th 489 96.9%
2017 88.78 27th 489 94.5%
2018 89.26 19th 494 96.2%
2019 89.82 18th 492 96.3%
2021 80.07 60th 428 86.0%
2022 88.53 23rd 472 95.1%
2023 93.79 16th 476 96.6%
2024 94.01 15th 480 96.9%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.15 13th 59 78.0%
2019 88.60 8th 66 87.9%
2022 53.11 34th 74 54.1%
2023 81.72 9th 64 85.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.54 20th 195 89.7%
2019 95.11 6th 220 97.3%
2021 54.69 70th 173 59.5%
2022 58.89 76th 214 64.5%
2023 54.66 88th 216 59.3%
2024 27.86 174th 221 21.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.15 6th 374 98.4%
2019 90.07 13th 370 96.5%
2021 56.11 115th 270 57.4%
2022 86.29 20th 312 93.6%
2023 95.60 6th 393 98.5%
2024 92.87 13th 389 96.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.25 39th 395 90.1%
2019 83.62 39th 401 90.3%
2021 67.69 101st 339 70.2%
2022 76.75 61st 388 84.3%
2023 92.92 13th 396 96.7%
2024 89.29 24th 403 94.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.76 17th 398 95.7%
2019 90.90 14th 411 96.6%
2021 83.77 33rd 351 90.6%
2022 91.54 14th 403 96.5%
2023 90.02 25th 398 93.7%
2024 94.19 11th 405 97.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Mound Westonka High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.81 33rd 414 92.0%
2019 85.47 29th 412 93.0%
2021 75.97 61st 364 83.2%
2022 82.43 37th 401 90.8%
2023 88.45 26th 398 93.5%
2024 87.53 25th 402 93.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Mound Westonka High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 787 7 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1989 768 8 9 3 3 n/a n/a 0 791
1990 649 4 19 5 3 n/a n/a 0 680
1991 632 5 11 7 3 n/a n/a 0 658
1992 797 3 17 9 5 n/a n/a 0 831
1993 816 6 24 10 2 n/a n/a 0 858
1994 833 5 25 17 4 n/a n/a 0 884
1995 870 6 23 6 7 n/a n/a 0 912
1996 870 6 23 6 7 n/a n/a 0 912
1997 888 6 29 8 6 n/a n/a 0 937
1998 887 9 27 4 2 n/a n/a 0 929
1999 909 9 24 9 1 n/a n/a 0 952
2000 910 7 18 8 4 n/a n/a 0 947
2001 910 7 19 10 5 n/a n/a 0 951
2002 881 4 12 4 4 n/a n/a 0 905
2003 881 4 12 4 4 n/a n/a 0 905
2004 899 8 13 7 4 n/a n/a 0 931
2005 913 13 11 12 6 n/a n/a 0 955
2006 924 14 15 16 3 n/a n/a 0 972
2007 900 15 13 19 4 n/a n/a 0 951
2008 909 17 15 13 2 n/a n/a 0 956
2009 863 14 20 7 3 n/a n/a 0 907
2010 841 13 12 8 2 n/a n/a 0 876
2011 813 7 12 16 1 0 18 0 867
2012 803 8 9 19 1 0 27 0 867
2013 771 12 10 25 1 1 22 0 842
2014 721 5 11 22 1 0 34 0 794
2015 715 7 12 31 1 1 30 0 797
2016 730 6 14 36 2 1 41 0 830
2017 755 13 14 40 1 1 43 0 867
2018 779 15 15 46 1 1 42 0 899
2019 840 19 13 50 3 2 51 0 978
2020 871 21 9 57 4 0 59 0 1021
2021 875 18 10 52 3 0 60 0 1018
2022 861 15 10 53 1 1 57 0 998
2023 809 16 11 56 0 0 55 0 947

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 Mound Westonka High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 811 45.4 17.8 4.9
1989 791 43.0 18.3 5.2
1990 680 36.1 18.8 5.1
1991 658 38.2 17.2 4.3
1992 831 51.2 16.2 6.3
1993 858 48.4 17.7 5.9
1994 884 49.6 17.8 6.7
1995 912 51.4 17.7 8.1
1996 912 51.4 17.7 8.1
1997 937 47.9 19.6 8.1
1998 929 n/a 0.0 7.1
1999 952 60.5 15.7 6.2
2000 947 52.0 18.2 10.1
2001 951 52.5 18.1 8.6
2002 905 53.8 16.8 10.3
2003 905 53.8 16.8 10.3
2004 931 50.7 18.4 12.7
2005 955 49.0 19.5 13.5
2006 972 46.6 20.9 8.8
2007 951 47.3 20.1 12.8
2008 956 48.1 19.9 15.2
2009 907 41.2 22.0 11.8
2010 876 40.0 21.8 16.9
2011 867 44.1 19.6 17.4
2012 867 45.8 18.9 22.3
2013 842 45.3 18.5 24.2
2014 794 42.9 18.4 17.5
2015 797 40.0 19.9 17.3
2016 830 38.0 21.8 17.7
2017 867 40.5 21.3 17.8
2018 899 45.2 19.8 17.6
2019 978 47.2 20.7 17.1
2020 1021 51.3 19.8 16.6
2021 1018 53.6 18.9 14.6
2022 998 53.6 18.6 12.2
2023 947 53.5 17.6 19.2

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 Mound Westonka High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 811 45.4 17.8 4.9
1989 791 43.0 18.3 5.2
1990 680 36.1 18.8 5.1
1991 658 38.2 17.2 4.3
1992 831 51.2 16.2 6.3
1993 858 48.4 17.7 5.9
1994 884 49.6 17.8 6.7
1995 912 51.4 17.7 8.1
1996 912 51.4 17.7 8.1
1997 937 47.9 19.6 8.1
1998 929 n/a 0.0 7.1
1999 952 60.5 15.7 6.2
2000 947 52.0 18.2 10.1
2001 951 52.5 18.1 8.6
2002 905 53.8 16.8 10.3
2003 905 53.8 16.8 10.3
2004 931 50.7 18.4 12.7
2005 955 49.0 19.5 13.5
2006 972 46.6 20.9 8.8
2007 951 47.3 20.1 12.8
2008 956 48.1 19.9 15.2
2009 907 41.2 22.0 11.8
2010 876 40.0 21.8 16.9
2011 867 44.1 19.6 17.4
2012 867 45.8 18.9 22.3
2013 842 45.3 18.5 24.2
2014 794 42.9 18.4 17.5
2015 797 40.0 19.9 17.3
2016 830 38.0 21.8 17.7
2017 867 40.5 21.3 17.8
2018 899 45.2 19.8 17.6
2019 978 47.2 20.7 17.1
2020 1021 51.3 19.8 16.6
2021 1018 53.6 18.9 14.6
2022 998 53.6 18.6 12.2
2023 947 53.5 17.6 19.2

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 Mound Westonka High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,574

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mound Westonka High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 11th of 529 Middle schools
 9.6%
Ranks 18th of 492 High schoolsRanks 16th of 476 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Math (Mound Westonka High School)70.867.8
 3%
   8th Grade Math (Westonka Public School District)70.867.8
 3%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Mound Westonka High School)71.665.4
 6.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Westonka Public School District)71.665.4
 6.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Mound Westonka High School)45.950.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Westonka Public School District)45.950.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Mound Westonka High School)79.569.6
 9.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Westonka Public School District)79.569.6
 9.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Mound Westonka High School)62.467.8
 5.4%
   11th Grade Math (Westonka Public School District)62.467.8
 5.4%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Mound Westonka High School)70.959
 11.8%
   End of Course Science (Westonka Public School District)70.959
 11.8%
   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 Students978947
 3.2%
African American1916
 15.8%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1311
 15.4%
Hispanic5056
 12%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White840809
 3.7%
Two or More Races5155
 7.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%19.2%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mound Westonka High School

Students at Mound Westonka High School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Yes! Mound Westonka High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 15th of 480 Minnesota high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 947 students attended Mound Westonka High School.

Mound Westonka High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hilltop Primary School
Elementary : Shirley Hills Primary School
Middle : Grandview Middle School


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