Mahtomedi Senior High School
8000 75th Street N, Mahtomedi, MN, 55115-1701 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Mahtomedi Senior High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Washington County, MN
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1094 students
% Male / % Female 50%  /  50%
Total Classroom Teachers 55 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 288 students
Grade 10 - 284 students
Grade 11 - 279 students
Grade 12 - 243 students
This School
(MN) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:20 1:17
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(MN) School Average
% American Indian n/a 4%
% Asian 3% 3%
% Hispanic 2% 5%
% Black 1% 10%
% White 94% 75%
Additional Student Information
This School
(MN) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 3% 20%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 1% 6%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
(MN) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Mahtomedi School District
This School's Agency
(MN) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 6 3
Number of Students Managed 3,106 students 766 students
District Total Revenue $30,415,000 $7,976,000
District Expenditure $29,981,000 $8,268,000
District Revenue / Student $9,792 $10,413
District Expenditure / Student $9,653 $10,794
District Graduation Rates 96% 92%
School Notes:
  • Mahtomedi Senior High School is a four year public high school located in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. The school houses grades 9-12 with a total population of approximately 1,016 students. The school colors are gold and blue and the athletic teams are known as the Zephyrs. The district (district #0832) was created in 1870, and the high school was built in 1930. It was later revamped in 1970. The current principal is Kathe Nickleby, who works with the assistant principal Chris Moore. Based on standardized test scores the state has awarded the school a five-star rating, the highest level that can be achieved. Newsweek recently ranked the school #675 in its "List of the 1200 Top High Schools in America." The school has also made adequate yearly progress in compliance with No Child Left Behind standards. As of 2006 the school had a demographic of 94% Caucasian, 2% Black, 2% Asian and less than 1% Native American. Finally, out of the total population, only 6% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Mahtomedi competes in the Classic Suburban Conference, having joined that conference at its inception in 2001 soon after being a founding member of the Metro Alliance in 1997. Prior to 1997, Mahtomedi was a member of the Tri-Metro Conference.
  • Academics
  • Mahtomedi High School has impressive academic programs. Among the top ranked 1,200 high schools in the nation, Mahtomedi placed 663rd. The chart below illustrates academic achievements compared to the averages of the state of Minnesota and the nation as a whole (as of the 2006-2007 school year).
  • Some other notable academic accomplishments include Mahtomedi’s 513 students taking advanced placement classes, and, of the students who take the AP exams after these classes, an 80% passing rate. About 90% of students continue on to college after graduation, and Mahtomedi High School has a dropout rate of 1%.
  • As of 2006, the Mahtomedi School District has proposed a plan to create a magnet program within the high school. This program will focus mainly on technology and engineering, and hopefully increase enrollment.
  • Awards and honors
  • Mahtomedi Teacher of the Year Award
  • 1999- P. Brett Smith (also National Teacher of the Year Finalist)
  • 2002- Rob Pontious
  • 2006- Nancy Breening
  • 2008- Jodie Tester
  • 2009- Donna Forbes
  • 2010- Matt Hoffman
  • National Meeting of American Association of Physics Teachers
  • January 2007, Scot Hovan- Gave a presentation on circuits
  • Outstanding Chemistry Teacher Award from the American Chemical Society
  • 2007- Jenny Steiger
  • Presidential Award for Mathematics and Science Teacher
  • 2007- Scot Hovan for Science
  • Out of the 1,116 students that attend Mahtomedi High School, 508 students lettered in Varsity Athletics in 2006-2007 school year
  • National Environment Protection Agency, Energy Star Leader Award
  • Only 25 other schools nationwide have achieved this award, 6 of which are in Minnesota
  • The Mahtomedi School District saved over $105,596 in the 2005-2006 school year
  • Athletics:
  • Girls Soccer - 6 State Championships
  • Boys Alpine Skiing - 9 State Championships
  • Girls Gymnastics - 10 State Championships, 8 Sportsmanship Awards
  • Football - 1 State Championship
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (55115)
School Zip (55115)
(MN) State Average
Population (Approximate) 9,018 people 4,666,598 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 51% 25%
Population Average Age 38 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.9 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $72,877 $49,158
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.3 rooms 5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 29 years old 43 years old
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Zipcode (55115)


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% Owning / % Renting 88% / 12% 71% / 29%
School Map:
1. Transition Program - Main Campus - 76 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
2. Career And Technical Center - n/a - 2.1 mi. away - view location
3. Vocational Secondary Ctr. - n/a - 2.3 mi. away - view location
4. Alternative School - 40 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
5. White Bear Alc High School - 149 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
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