Minnetonka High School
Welcome to Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka High School is a four-year public high school located in Minnetonka, Minnesota just southwest of the intersection at highway 7 and 101. The school enrolls about 3,444 students and is the flagship of the Minnetonka School District.
A Focus on Personalized Learning
Minnetonka High School offers four interchangeable academic curricula: International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Honors, and G1. The school is committed to world-class, child-centered excellence. It provides a rigorous academic program that well prepares students for college or the world of work.
Facilities and Programs
The school building is equipped with state-of-the-art technology in the library/media center, physics labs, technology education labs, and architectural design classrooms. MHS is one of the few high schools in the west metro area offering a traditional high school math sequence. The school also offers specialized programs, including:
- Gifted Services: Catering to the needs of advanced learners.
- Specialized Education Services: Supporting students with unique learning requirements.
- English Learners Program: Assisting students in achieving fluency in English.
- Health Services: Ensuring the well-being of every child.
Athletic Program
Excellence in academics at Minnetonka High School goes hand-in-hand with excellence in co-curricular activities. Students excel in each of the four A’s of high school success: Academics, Activities, Arts, and Athletics. The high school’s athletics teams, also known as the Skippers, have won 70 state championship titles since 1953. Some of their recent accomplishments include:
- 2024 Boys Basketball State Title
- 2024 Girls Basketball State Title
- 2022 & 2021 Girls Tennis State Title
- 2021 Girls Swimming and Diving State Title
- 2018 & 2017 Boys Swimming and Diving State Title
- 2018 Girls Track and Field State Title
- 2018 Boys Rugby State Title
- 2018 & 2017 Boys Alpine Skiing State Title
- 2018 Girls Soccer State Title
A Standard of Excellence
Minnetonka High School has been recognized as one of the Best High Schools in America by U.S. News and World Report, Newsweek, and the Washington Post. The percentage of students meeting the standards in Math are 69.4%, Science at 72.8% and Reading is at 71.6%. Regular attendance is at 57.1%. See the charts below provided by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Community and Engagement
Set in the beautiful Lake Minnetonka region, the high school serves nearly 3,400 students and is one of the most sought-after for open enrollment in Minnesota. Minnetonka High School serves students in Minnetonka and the surrounding areas of Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Woodland, northern Victoria, and northern Eden Prairie. The school fosters a strong sense of community and engagement among its students, parents and teachers alike.
Preparing for the Future
Minnetonka High School prepares students for the future by offering a full college-preparatory course load. The school also offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, which provides an international standard of excellence and intellectual rigor for college-bound students worldwide. In addition, students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience in professional settings through the VANTAGE program.
For families considering a move to the area, Minnetonka High School offers a top-tier educational experience that sets its students on a path to success. If you would like to learn more about the schools, communities, other local amenities, looking at homes for sale in Minnetonka School District, or if you are interested in buying or selling a home, visit www.dansalamonerealtor.com, or you can call or text Dan Salamone, your local Realtor at 612-404-9708.
Written by Dan Salamone | Realtor
