MANKATO WEST SENIOR HIGH

1,232 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mankato West Senior High School, located in Mankato, Minnesota, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of Mankato Area Public Schools, the institution is known for its rigorous academic environment, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-in-the-schools programs, and a variety of career and technical education options designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mankato West is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts a wide array of athletic programs, fine arts opportunities, and student-led clubs, which contribute to a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. With its central location on Riverfront Drive, the school serves as a vital hub for the local student population, fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both personal character development and academic excellence.

1,232

Total Students

60.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANKATO WEST SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	943
Hispanic	86
Black	115
Asian	26
Two or More	56
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
943 (76.5%)
Black
115 (9.3%)
Hispanic
86 (7.0%)
Two or More
56 (4.5%)
Asian
26 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)387-3461
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 328

Grade 10 295

Grade 11 292

Grade 12 317