Waconia High School

Waconia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1650 Community Dr,  Waconia, MN
Waconia Public School District
3.9
2.5
1,342 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Fredericksen
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
48%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.5%
State Average
31.9%
Science
27.5%
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
486:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
89%
Hispanic
5.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 310 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 181 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 180 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 150 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 121 Students
North Dakota State University 113 Students
University of Iowa 111 Students
Iowa State University 111 Students
Winona State University 94 Students
University of North Dakota 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 114 Students
Biology 83 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Marketing 44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students
Engineering 37 Students
Mechanical Engineering 35 Students
Computer Science 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 253 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/13/2024
My experience at Waconia High School has been 4 of the best years of my life. I have found lifelong friends, encountered passions I never knew about, and met and interacted with many different trusted adults who only want the best for me. I have never once questioned my safety while attending Waconia High School, I feel very safe and cared about attending Waconia High School. As well as the diversity and culture at this school is amazing and one of a kind. I wouldn't trade these last 4 years of my life for anything.
4.0 Senior
7/2/2024
Diversity in music and art classes and other areas such as mathematics and science. Many opportunities for college credit classes as well. Mostly great teachers who are very understanding and helpful.
4.0 Alum
6/5/2024
I had a great experience at Waconia High School. The teaching staff are great and they all want you to be successful in life. I was involved in a couple of sports which we were very competitive and had excellent coaching staff as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 11 Reviews
1.0 other
9/5/2023
If you're the typical suburbs kid in a two parent home with money to spare AND don't have any unique talents, gifts, or passions then this is the place for you! This place DOES NOT encourage gifted students or big ideas. It's too "scary." Both the students and faculty lack the intelligence, leadersh...
5.0 parent
6/15/2022
it's nice to your child Waconia schools so far teachers are great and staff respected and good welcoming people
5.0 parent
12/21/2014
We moved here from out of state and have gone thru Clearwater and are now at the HS. I have high academic kids who score in the 97-99% on standardized state testing. I am a involved parent and I have to say I love this school and district. No school is perfect. WHS excels at the environment. We have...
1.0 parent
11/9/2013
Absolutely terrible school. Very clicky and very snobbish. Teachers are not directed very well. The overall quality and content of the education is subpar in comparison to the surrounding communities. I highly recommend not sending your teenaged children to these schools. If you must send them to WH...

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Waconia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waconia, MN, in the Waconia neighborhood, and is served by the Waconia Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,342 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Waconia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $505,015. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waconia Alternative Learning Center, Waconia Area Learning Center Ss/As, Extended School Year, and more. Learn more about what Waconia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waconia High School.

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