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Watershed High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 57 students in Watershed High School District.
Public Schools in Watershed High School District have a diversity score of 0.66, which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,772 Schools
# Students
57 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)93.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
14%
12%
% White
53%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,316 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$761,000
$15,547 MM
Spending
$759,000
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$13,351
$17,752
Spending / Student (21-22)
$13,316
$18,474
Best Watershed High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watershed High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6541 16th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watershed High School District?
Watershed High School District manages 1 public schools serving 57 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Watershed High School District?
53% of Watershed High School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watershed High School District?
Watershed High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Watershed High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,316 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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