Worthington Senior High School is a public high school in Worthington, Minnesota, United States, in the southwest corner of the state. Worthington Senior High School is in Class AA of the Minnesota State High School League.
Serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12, Worthington 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 15-19% (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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 1,118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WORTHINGTON SENIOR HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire Worthington school district, covering approximately 264 square miles. It typically takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 9.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 16.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Worthington Senior High School's student population of 1,118 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,118 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Worthington 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 Worthington Senior High School is 0.55, which is less 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
#1457 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
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)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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
69%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worthington Senior High School's ranking?
Worthington Senior High School is ranked #1457 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Worthington Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Worthington Senior High School is 69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Worthington Senior High School?
1,118 students attend Worthington Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Worthington Senior High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Worthington Senior High School?
Worthington Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Worthington Senior High School offer ?
Worthington Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Worthington Senior High School part of?
Worthington Senior High School is part of Worthington Public School District.
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