Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School is located just south of Howard Lake, Minnesota, United States. The Public High School enrolls 9th–12th Graders in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public School District. As of 2019, the school had 315 students enrolled.
Serving 411 students in grades 9-12, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Secondary School encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 112.9 square miles in Howard Lake, MN. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School's student population of 411 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Excellence Through Education
School Rankings
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School's ranking?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is ranked #1043 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School?
411 students attend Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School offer ?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School part of?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is part of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District.
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