Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School is located just south of Howard Lake, Minnesota, United States. The Public High School enrolls 9th–12th Graders in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted 51±¬ÁÏ District. As of 2019, the school had 315 students enrolled.
Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School's ranking?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is ranked #1255 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School?
399 students attend Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School offer ?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School part of?
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School is part of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District.
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