Willmar Senior High

www.willmar.k12.mn.us

1,205 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Willmar Senior High School, located in Willmar, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local district. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal development, and community engagement, catering to a student body that reflects the cultural and social diversity of the Willmar region.

Beyond its core academic programs, Willmar Senior High provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are intended to help students build leadership skills, explore personal interests, and form strong connections with their peers and staff. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, families and students can access information regarding school policies, graduation requirements, and upcoming events, all aimed at ensuring a well-rounded and successful high school experience.

1,205

Total Students

74.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willmar Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	495
Black	152
Asian	43
Two or More	31
American Indian	4

Hispanic
495 (41.1%)
White
480 (39.8%)
Black
152 (12.6%)
Asian
43 (3.6%)
Two or More
31 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

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:	Willmar Public School District
Phone:	(320)231-8300
Website:	http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	583
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* 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 9 346

Grade 10 315

Grade 11 249

Grade 12 295