Mankato West Senior High School

Mankato West Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1351 S Riverfront Dr,  Mankato, MN
Blue Earth Park Neighborhood
Mankato Public School District
4.1
1,249 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sherri Blasing
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
76.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
27.3%
State Average
31.9%
Science
21.8%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
415:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
77.9%
Black
8.5%
Hispanic
5.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Athletes in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Minnesota State University, Mankato 297 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 219 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 127 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 88 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 79 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 77 Students
Winona State University 76 Students
South Central College 66 Students
University of Iowa 51 Students
North Dakota State University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 88 Students
Biology 83 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Nursing 76 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Accounting 26 Students
Criminology 24 Students
Elementary Education 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 180 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/20/2024
There are a few good teachers, if there's no school work then you are just supposed to sit there. Overall it's an environment that isn't loved by many students.
2.0 Senior
8/23/2024
At Mankato West, I struggled to feel like I belonged. I am a woman of color, and I've noticed that growing up, I have not seen very many fellow Indian women to relate to and befriend at any of my schools. I would like to see more diversity in Mankato schools, it would make things much easier for people of color such as myself. One thing I did like about Mankato West were the teachers, and how dedicated they were to teach their students the material.
4.0 Senior
10/10/2023
The best part of West High School was the education. I was given the opportunity to take advanced classes. That helped further my studies. The worst part was the racism I experienced in the school. That isn't something the school is at fault for. If students are racist you can't really control that.
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