Waconia High School vs. Chaska High School
Should I attend Waconia High School or Chaska High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Waconia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Chaska High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Waconia High School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,581 students in grades 9-12, Chaska High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,318 students
1,581 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#403 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
59%
Graduation Rate
96%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
345
424
Grade 10 Students
352
384
Grade 11 Students
328
402
Grade 12 Students
293
371
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
