Article #6 in a Series >>>>> Academic and General School Profiles >>>>> High Schools >>>> Washburn High School

This is the sixth in a series of articles profiling the high schools of the Minneapolis Public Schools, giving academic performance, student population data, and contact information.  This and many other recent and looming articles foreshadow matters covered in my book, Fundamentals of an Excellent Liberal Arts Education, due in complete form very soon, in November 2018.

 

As you evaluate the academic results, be aware that the top score on the ACT is 36 and that a score of 18 represents very minimal college readiness, that a score of 21 indicates possible readiness, that selective institutions expect a score of 25, and that highly selective institutions expect scores in the 28-36 range;  best chance for scholarships and good financial aid packages going to those students scoring in the 28-36 range on the ACT.

 

A student who scores below 18 on the ACT is most likely to struggle even if gaining college or university acceptance and will be in danger of dropping out;  this applies also to many students who score in the 18-21 range.  Academic viability as a college or university student typically is associated with a score of 21 or higher on the ACT.  Students achieving below a score of 18, and many who score in the 18-21 range, will need to take remedial courses once matriculating on a college or university campus.  Very few graduates of the Minneapolis Public Schools are prepared for success at the college or university level.  One-third of MPS graduates need remediation once matriculating on a college or university campus.

 

Here is the profile for Washburn High School:

Academic Performance

 

Mean Score on ACT   >>>>>          20.6

 

Percentage of Students Proficient on the

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs),

Academic Years ending in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

 

2014     2015     2016     2017

 

Math                        34%     44%       27%      42%

Reading                  54%     50%       49%      62%

Science                   -----     50%       37%       28%

 

Student Population

 

Enrollment:  1469

 

                                                Percentage of                   Percentage of

                                                Enrollment at Site           Enrollment

Districtwide

 

Native American                        2%                                      4%

African American                    23%                                     39%

Asian American                         4%                                      8%

Hispanic American                 20%                                     18%

White American                     51%                                     31%

 

English Learners                     14%                                     19%

Receiving Free or                   44%                                     62%

         Reduced Price Lunch

Receiving Special                   14%                                     16%

         Education Services

 

Contact Information

 

201 28^th West 49^th Street

Minneapolis  MN  55419

Grades 9-12

Principal:  Emily Palmer

Hours:  8:15 AM-3:15 PM

Phone:  612-668-3400

FAX:       612-668-3410

Email:  emily.palmer@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website:  washburn.mpls.k12.mn.us