Washburn High School

201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400 School website
Grades:
9-12
Cost:
Free
Link to enroll
School hours:
8:30AM-3PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

71%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish, Somali, Urdu

Extra programming

Washburn offers all sports teams available in MPS, significant arts opportunities, student leadership opportunities, cultural affinity groups, & many, many other student extracurriculars. If we don’t have a group you are interested in, we can start it!

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us. You can also visit exploremps.org for more information. Please submit your school request form by 2/7/23.

Students at this school

Students, by population (1606 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    1%
  • Asian
    3%
  • Black or African American
    18%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    17%
  • Two or more races
    2%
  • White
    59%
  • English Language Learner
    13%
  • From a Low Income Background
    28%
  • Special Education
    10%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (80 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    1%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    8%
  • Two or more races
    6%
  • White
    85%

Average student to teacher ratio

20:1

Academics

81%

Academic performance rating

81%

Academic programming

Washburn High School is grounded by its three pillars for a well-rounded education: Academics, Arts, Athletics. As an Authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Washburn develops students’ knowledge & skills to succeed in a global society. Our Millers pursue academic excellence through a wide range of course offerings that teach critical & creative thinking. Offers college prep programming (IB, AP, PSEO, CIS). Offers world languages: Arabic, ASL, French, & Spanish.

Special education programming

Provides special education services include levels I-II for all disabilities & level III ASD & EBD classrooms.

English language learner programming

Offers English Language Learner programming.

Covid recovery plan

Minneapolis Public Schools is focused on the implementation of the MPS Strategic Plan as adopted by the school board. Within the Strategic Plan, MPS is providing optional academic boosts for students who need additional support. The academic boosts are implemented in many different ways including additional staffing, intervention programs and tutoring. As we continue to explore innovative ways to address learning and opportunity gaps as a result of interrupted learning over the past few years, we will be prioritizing academic boosts that are student-centered and site based.

College Continuation

% of students attending and completing 2 years of college
88% 86% 88% 84% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Graduation

% of students graduating high school in 4 years
82% 87% 90% 87% 91% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Average composite ACT score

22 22 22 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 36 0

Climate

79%

Climate performance rating

79%

School values

Washburn is a diverse school that offers a full array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts & student leadership organizations. Strong community is a priority at Washburn. We are a school that welcomes family & student involvement.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
81% 74% 75% 94% 91% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
82% 83% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20 18 13 1

Equity

31%

Equity performance rating

31%

Equity vision

MPS is in the process of implementing MPS Together, as part of this all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. MPS strives to be known by our community as welcoming, responsive, & connected (see online for full statement).

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 42% Asian City average 17% Black or African American City average 2% English Language Learner City average 22% From a Low Income Background City average 18% Hispanic City average 14% Special Education City average 64% White City average 51% All students
0% 100% City average 42% Asian City average 17% Black or African American City average 2% English Language Learner City average 22% From a Low Income Background City average 18% Hispanic City average 14% Special Education City average 64% White City average 51% All students

College Continuation

% of students attending and completing 2 years of college, by student group
0% 100% City average 84% All students City average 88% Asian City average 80% Black or African American City average 70% Hispanic City average 96% White City average 58% English Language Learner City average 69% From a Low Income Background City average 87% Special Education
0% 100% City average 84% All students City average 88% Asian City average 80% Black or African American City average 70% Hispanic City average 96% White City average 58% English Language Learner City average 69% From a Low Income Background City average 87% Special Education

Graduation

% of students graduating high school in 4 years, by student group
0% 100% City average 91% All students City average 82% Black or African American City average 79% Hispanic City average 96% White City average 69% English Language Learner City average 79% From a Low Income Background City average 58% Special Ed
0% 100% City average 91% All students City average 82% Black or African American City average 79% Hispanic City average 96% White City average 69% English Language Learner City average 79% From a Low Income Background City average 58% Special Ed

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 91% All teachers City average 100% Hispanic City average 91% White City average 100% Two or more races
0% 100% City average 91% All teachers City average 100% Hispanic City average 91% White City average 100% Two or more races

Teachers of color

15%

Students of color

41%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 79% All students City average 31% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 86% Asian City average 51% Black or African American City average 59% Hispanic City average 72% Two or more races City average 94% White City average 56% English Language Learner City average 50% From a Low Income Background City average 54% Special Education
0% 100% City average 79% All students City average 31% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 86% Asian City average 51% Black or African American City average 59% Hispanic City average 72% Two or more races City average 94% White City average 56% English Language Learner City average 50% From a Low Income Background City average 54% Special Education

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 1 All students City average 1 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 1 Black or African American City average 0 Hispanic City average 0 White City average 1 Two or more races
0% 100% City average 1 All students City average 1 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 1 Black or African American City average 0 Hispanic City average 0 White City average 1 Two or more races
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