Minnewaska Area High School is a public school for grades 9–12 located between Starbuck and Glenwood Minnesota. The school mascot is the Lakers. Minnewaska is a member of the West Central Conference.
Serving 212 students in grades 7-8, Minnewaska Area Junior High School ranks in the top 50% 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 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Minnewaska Area Junior High covers the entire school district in Glenwood, MN, encompassing approximately 460.7 square miles. Families in this area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnewaska Area Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Minnewaska Area Junior High School's student population of 212 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1990
Colors
Blue, Green, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minnewaska Area Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnewaska Area Junior High School is 0.13, 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
#870 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Shark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnewaska Area Junior High School's ranking?
Minnewaska Area Junior High School is ranked #870 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Junior High School?
212 students attend Minnewaska Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Minnewaska Area Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnewaska Area Junior High School?
Minnewaska Area Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnewaska Area Junior High School offer ?
Minnewaska Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnewaska Area Junior High School part of?
Minnewaska Area Junior High School is part of Minnewaska School District.
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