Minnetonka High School, or MHS, is a four-year public high school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States, a western suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Serving 3,482 students in grades 9-12, Minnetonka Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnetonka Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Minnetonka Senior High School's student population of 3,482 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 192 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
192 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Minnetonka Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnetonka Senior High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Skipper
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnetonka Senior High School's ranking?
Minnetonka Senior High School is ranked #103 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Minnetonka Senior High School often compared to?
Minnetonka Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayzata High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnetonka Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Minnetonka Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnetonka Senior High School?
3,482 students attend Minnetonka Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Minnetonka Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minnetonka Senior High School?
Minnetonka Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnetonka Senior High School offer ?
Minnetonka Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnetonka Senior High School part of?
Minnetonka Senior High School is part of Minnetonka Public School District.
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