Minneapolis Public School District
- MINNEAPOLIS, MN
School District
Minneapolis Public School District
- MINNEAPOLIS, MN
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 108 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Elementary Schools in Minneapolis Public School District
Middle Schools in Minneapolis Public School District
High Schools in Minneapolis Public School District
- grade A minus
Southwest Senior High
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 24 reviews
- grade A minus
Washburn Senior High School
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 182 reviews
- grade B+
South Senior High School
- Rating 3.56 out of 5 354 reviews
- grade B minus
Wellstone International High School - SWS
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade B minus
Henry Senior High School
- Rating 3.7 out of 5 236 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
46%
Percent Proficient - Math
35%
Average Graduation Rate
74%
Average SAT
1270
151 responses
Average ACT
26
1,086 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
30,115
Free or Reduced Lunch
61.8%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$85,509
Teachers in First/Second Year
21.2%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$25,045 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade D
Median Household Income
$44,383
National
$69,021Median Rent
$913
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$340,885
National
$244,900Minneapolis Public School District Reviews
Rating 3.82 out of 5 108 reviews
I give the Minneapolis Public School District an average due to several factors. There has been an escalation in chaos which is not uncommon amongst many districts in the United States currently. Unfortunately the average standard is what should be considered poor. Although there are several positive components and communities within this district, there are many things I think we fail at. The community is infiltrated by an ignorant power dynamic between students and staff. Schools should practice being open to learning as much as they are teaching. This way, students feel heard and staff has a better understanding of how to teach and create a safe place for students. There is a lack of nuance in teaching curriculums because they can’t cover every individual student’s needs. This is why it is important for staff to practice a tangible criteria for actively listening. This helps cater to students in a way that prioritizes teaching the students as unique and valid individuals.
It really seems like the higher-ups don't care about the students at all. Ed Graff exemplified this, but the redistricting was awful and there hasn't been any sort of progress in school safety. The teacher strike may have accomplished some things, but they're still underpayed and undervalued.
I can't speak for every school in the Minneapolis Public School District, but my experience being part of South High School. I believe our school has very good teachers that are worried about their students success in there class and reaches out to their students if they are falling behind. However, the outside of the school may look like a prison, but has a great community inside. The many counselors in our school support their students in any questions they have about school. At South, we also have many organizations that help students want to go to college. For example, TRIO Upward Vision Quest, they supported me all four years in high school on learning about scholarships, college, and life support so I would want to go to college. In all, South High is a community you can feel welcomed at and won't feel like you are left out.