Minnetonka Senior High School

Minnetonka Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
18301 Highway 7,  Minnetonka, MN
Minnetonka Public School District
4.2
5.0
3,482 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Erickson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
192
Full Time Teachers
192
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
36
AP Pass Rate
86.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
77%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
16.1%
State Average
31.9%
Science
7.2%
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
344:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
79.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
Hispanic
5.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black
4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Public HS in Minnesota
#5 Best College Prep Public HS in Minnesota
#5 Best Public HS Teachers 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.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 930 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 548 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 314 Students
University of Iowa 302 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 254 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 236 Students
Iowa State University 218 Students
New York University 189 Students
University of Chicago 186 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 177 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 512 Students
Biology 292 Students
Psychology 254 Students
Marketing 183 Students
Finance 179 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 177 Students
Computer Science 145 Students
Political Science and Government 127 Students
Nursing 120 Students
Engineering 113 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 567 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/26/2025
Vantage and Momentum programs are both rated A+ for college readiness. Vast resources for students and families in the community.
5.0 Sophomore
4/20/2025
Minnetonka High School has insane academics. All the classes you coudl ever want with amazing teachers to prep you. It also has incredible extracurriculars with all sorts of options and awesome fine arts. I'm part of hte theater program which is top notch and sends many kids to broadway.
4.0 Senior
3/7/2025
MHS is a school full of opportunities and resources for their students. In my opinion, it is a great school but lacks diversity.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/28/2022
Hands down, the best public school. Yes, graduating classes are large, but the kids and the teachers know each other. Highly inclusive, there is a group for everyone at this school. Academics are unquestionably strong. Services and support are unparalleled. The resources at this school are amazing.
5.0 parent
7/16/2022
Highly inclusive school with a range of academic, social, and athletic programs. Strong leadership and communication with parents. Moved to area due to school system. Have been exceptionally pleased with our experiences in elementary, middle, and high school.
5.0 parent
6/4/2022
Excellent school. The teachers are passionate and care about the students. There is a wide variety of classes. They school does a good job in differentiating students to meet the students where they are and what they are interested in. There is award winning music education. There are opportunities...
5.0 parent
9/18/2018
We transferred from an elite private school. It was the best decision I’ve ever made! Hands down, we feel Minnetonka offers the highest level of learning with such diversity in classes it cannot be considered anything less than the best. The kids come from a huge variety of homes which can be seen b...

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Minnetonka Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Minnetonka, MN and is served by the Minnetonka Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,482 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Minnetonka Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $606,659. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shorewood Education Center, The International School of Minnesota, Lionsgate Academy, and more. Learn more about what Minnetonka has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Minnetonka Senior High School.

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