Serving 1,218 students in grades 9-12, Willmar Senior High 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 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Willmar Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Willmar Senior High School's student population of 1,218 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Willmar Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willmar Senior High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1320 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
39%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
42%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Willmar Senior High School's ranking?
Willmar Senior High School is ranked #1320 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Willmar Senior High School often compared to?
Willmar Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New London-spicer Senior by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willmar Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Willmar Senior High School is 83%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Willmar Senior High School?
1,218 students attend Willmar Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Willmar Senior High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willmar Senior High School?
Willmar Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willmar Senior High School offer ?
Willmar Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willmar Senior High School part of?
Willmar Senior High School is part of Willmar Public School District.
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