For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,323 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Southwest Minneapolis are Washburn High School, Southwest High School and Mps Metro C. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washburn High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washburn High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,555 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #33.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest High - Sws
Alternative School
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Washburn High School, Southwest High School and Mps Metro C.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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