Serving 1,274 students in grades 9-12, Willmar Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willmar Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Willmar Senior High School's student population of 1,274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willmar Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willmar Senior High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
35%
10%
Black
16%
12%
White
44%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willmar Senior High School's ranking?
Willmar Senior High School is ranked #1011 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Willmar Senior High School often compared to?
Willmar Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New London-spicer Sr. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willmar Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Willmar Senior High School is 82%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Willmar Senior High School?
1,274 students attend Willmar Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Willmar Senior High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willmar Senior High School?
Willmar Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willmar Senior High School offer ?
Willmar Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Willmar Senior High School part of?
Willmar Senior High School is part of Willmar Public School District.
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