Serving 1,205 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 29% (which is lower 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WILLMAR SENIOR HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Willmar, MN, covering approximately 219.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willmar Senior High School's student population of 1,205 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,205 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willmar Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1320 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
83%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: 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 #1320 out of 1,773 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 Senior by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Willmar Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Willmar Senior High School is 83%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Willmar Senior High School?
1,205 students attend Willmar Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Willmar Senior High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willmar Senior High School offer ?
Willmar Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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