Minnetonka Senior High School

18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

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)
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 1,860 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#121 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
66%
45%
72%
51%
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
0.38
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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 #121 out of 1,860 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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