Washburn High School

201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,606 students in grades 9-12, Washburn High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Washburn High School's student population of 1,606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,606 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Washburn High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washburn High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#288 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washburn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65-69%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
10%
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Black
18%
12%
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White
59%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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91%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washburn High School's ranking?
Washburn High School is ranked #288 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Washburn High School often compared to?
Washburn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washburn High School?
The graduation rate of Washburn High School is 91%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Washburn High School?
1,606 students attend Washburn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Washburn High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washburn High School?
Washburn High School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washburn High School offer ?
Washburn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washburn High School part of?
Washburn High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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