Wayzata High School

Wayzata High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4955 Peony Ln N,  Plymouth, MN
Wayzata Public Schools
4.1
3.3
3,548 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Gengler
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
174
Full Time Teachers
174
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
710
Verbal
690
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
91.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.2%
State Average
31.9%
Science
14.6%
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
312:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
56.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24%
Black
9%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic
4.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Public HS in Minnesota
#2 Best College Prep Public HS in Minnesota
#8 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.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 1,405 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 737 Students
University of Iowa 452 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 392 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 358 Students
Iowa State University 328 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 281 Students
New York University 237 Students
Northwestern University 205 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 202 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 431 Students
Biology 353 Students
Psychology 305 Students
Computer Science 245 Students
Finance 232 Students
Marketing 174 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 160 Students
Political Science and Government 157 Students
Nursing 142 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 123 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 447 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/31/2026
I was only there for two years because I moved from my hometown, so I didn't really immerse myself into the school's culture. Everyone grew up with each other, so that made it hard to connect with people at times. The school is also very clique-y, and honestly isn't as diverse as its made out to be.
5.0 Junior
3/7/2025
I love it here, just the teachers are mid and stuff, that is basically the school in a nutshell. I am okay,
5.0 Senior
2/6/2025
Wayzata has been an overall positive experience for me. I came from a small private school, so it was hard to adjust but the staff and a;ll my peers made that easy.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/19/2023
Wayzata has been the best experience I could ever ask for from a school district. Our daughter started in the district Kindergarten and is now in 9th grade. We couldn't be more pleased with how this district handled both sports and academics through the pandemic and how they made sure our students w...
1.0 parent
1/26/2022
there is no sense of community, the teachers are generally terrible with few exceptions, the school is massive, and there is no support for anything with mental health. they just want you to graduate.
5.0 parent
7/19/2020
Excellent! Both my kids have enjoyed the full 12 and 10 years we've been in the district. They've learned and grown and participated in many activities and made good friends.
1.0 parent
4/10/2019
On a scale of 1 to 10, I might rate the school as a -1. If a single teacher remembered a school student after a year of them moving out, it would be a surprise (more like a miracle)

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Wayzata High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Plymouth, MN, in the Plymouth neighborhood, and is served by the Wayzata Public Schools in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,548 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Wayzata 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 3.61, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1400 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $576,819. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alternative Programs Summer Session, Wayzata Online, School #540, and more. Learn more about what Plymouth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wayzata High School.

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