Wayzata High School is a comprehensive public high school in Plymouth, Minnesota, United States, a suburb of Minneapolis. The high school, operated by Wayzata Public Schools, had about 3711 students in grades 9 to 12 as of 10/1/23, making it Minnesota's largest secondary school by enrollment.
Serving 3,781 students in grades 9-12, Wayzata High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,781 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayzata High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Minneapolis, MN, covering approximately 43.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayzata 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
Wayzata High School's student population of 3,781 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 174 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,781 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1855
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
We are committed to excellence!
School Rankings
Wayzata High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayzata High School is 0.61, which is more 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
#22 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayzata High School's ranking?
Wayzata High School is ranked #22 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Wayzata High School often compared to?
Wayzata High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnetonka Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayzata High School?
The graduation rate of Wayzata High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Wayzata High School?
3,781 students attend Wayzata High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wayzata High School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayzata High School?
Wayzata High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayzata High School offer ?
Wayzata High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayzata High School part of?
Wayzata High School is part of Wayzata Public School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Going to WHS is like going to College. You have an abundance of studies you can follow or extracurricular activities. It's more than I ever had available in AHSD. WHS is forward-thinking-teaching activities, technologies, studies! It's been a great place for both of my kids to learn and grow. The teachers are communicative and seem to genuinely care about the student's progress. The high school size is intimidating, but the kids seem to do okay with it once they are used to it. The cafeteria varieties are excellent as well!
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