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
3,523 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Gengler
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
154
Full Time Teachers
154
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
720
Verbal
690
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
91.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

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
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
59.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.1%
Black
8%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic
4.7%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Best College Prep Public HS in Minnesota
#1 Best Public HS in Minnesota
#11 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 1,294 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 657 Students
University of Iowa 378 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 350 Students
Iowa State University 297 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 296 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 239 Students
New York University 202 Students
Northwestern University 192 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 179 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 386 Students
Biology 309 Students
Psychology 254 Students
Computer Science 231 Students
Finance 178 Students
Marketing 153 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 140 Students
Political Science and Government 138 Students
Nursing 124 Students
Engineering 108 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 448 Reviews
4.0
8/26/2024
I was a student at Wayzata High School and within the time I was there, I didn't feel involved in the high school or extracurricular activities.
5.0 Senior
8/21/2024
Wayzata High School has a vide variety of classes! Its size is like a small college and the opportunities are amazing!
4.0 Senior
8/3/2024
It is a large public school with many opportunities for personal development and growth. There is something for every student there as there are many options. Great school!
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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