Washburn High School vs. Southwest High School
Should I attend Washburn High School or Southwest 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
Washburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Southwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,606 students in grades 9-12, Washburn High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,715 students in grades 9-12, Southwest High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,606 students
1,715 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
32:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#415 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
358
317
Grade 10 Students
446
450
Grade 11 Students
405
474
Grade 12 Students
397
474
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
10%
% Black
18%
21%
% White
59%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%