Worthington Senior High School is a public high school in Worthington, Minnesota, United States, in the southwest corner of the state. Worthington Senior High School is in Class AA of the Minnesota State High School League.
Serving 1,123 students in grades 9-12, Worthington 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 15-19% (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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Worthington Senior High School's student population of 1,123 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Rankings
Worthington 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 Worthington Senior High School is 0.56, which is less 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
#1457 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
63%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
21%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worthington Senior High School's ranking?
Worthington Senior High School is ranked #1457 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Worthington Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Worthington Senior High School is 69%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Worthington Senior High School?
1,123 students attend Worthington Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Worthington Senior High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worthington Senior High School?
Worthington Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Worthington Senior High School offer ?
Worthington Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Worthington Senior High School part of?
Worthington Senior High School is part of Worthington Public School District.
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