Mound Westonka High School is a grades 8–12 public high school in Mound, Minnesota, United States. Mound Westonka competes in the Wright County Conference. Mound Westonka, located west of Lake Minnetonka, serves the westernmost portion of the lake and is located west of Minnetonka and south of Orono.
Serving 898 students in grades 8-12, Mound Westonka High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mound Westonka High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mound Westonka High School's student population of 898 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Mascot
White Hawks
School Rankings
Mound Westonka High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mound Westonka High School is 0.26, 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
#136 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: White Hawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mound Westonka High School's ranking?
Mound Westonka High School is ranked #136 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mound Westonka High School often compared to?
Mound Westonka High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orono Senior High School, Minnetonka Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mound Westonka High School?
The graduation rate of Mound Westonka High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mound Westonka High School?
898 students attend Mound Westonka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mound Westonka High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mound Westonka High School?
Mound Westonka High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mound Westonka High School offer ?
Mound Westonka High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mound Westonka High School part of?
Mound Westonka High School is part of Westonka 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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