• Small School Advantages

    Westonka offers lower class sizes and individual attention. We truly know each child by name.

  • Big School Opportunities

    The wrestling squad placed in all 13 of their events at Sections, advanced seven to state and earned team Academic Gold. One athlete also earned Academic All-State.

  • Real-Life Success!

    32 students earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement in 2012.

  • Top Test Scores in the State

    10 consecutive years of “Best in State” performance on MCAs from the primary grades to the high school level.

    Test Scores

  • Global Immersion

    Westonka offers 3 amazing, 2-week Summer Institute programs: China & global business, Costa Rica & earth sciences, and Peru & ancient civilizations.

    Go Global>>

  • Full Athletics Program

    Westonka offers a full varsity sports program. This year's girls hockey team competed in its first-ever state tournament. Club sports like Alpine ski are also available.

  • Award-Winning Music

    The MWHS Wind Ensemble earned Superior ratings from all three judges at this year's Region 2AA Contest.

  • More Award-Winning Music

    Madd Jazz earned a Superior rating at this year's Region 2AA solo/ensemble contest. MWHS vocalists earned a total of 11 Superiors, 10 Excellents and one “Best in Site.”

  • Top-Ranked DECA

    Westonka's award-winning DECA program had 77 students compete at the state level and sent 15 to Internationals this year.

  • Quality Fine Arts

    Westonka offers Advanced Placement art courses and boasts MN Scholastic Art Awards year after year: 2 Gold Keys, 2 Silver Keys & 2 Honorable Mentions in 2013.

  • Prized Drama

    Six members of the 2012 fall musical, “My Fair Lady,” received SpotLight Awards for their performances.

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Test scores

Westonka Public School District Student Achievement
One of the hallmarks of Westonka students at every grade level is strong academic achievement. Students score consistently higher than national and state peer groups on standardized testing. See below for student achievement highlights from each school.

2011-2012 District Achievement Summary

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-II (MCA-II)
Westonka's MCA-II scores regularly rank among the best in the state. The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-II are the State of Minnesota's tool for measuring compliance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

2012 MCA results
2011 MCA results
2010 MCA results
2009 MCA results
2008 MCA results
2007 MCA results
2006 MCA results
2005 MCA results

Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA/MAP)
The Westonka School District uses the NWEA/MAP assessments to monitor growth in student achievement from fall to spring each year, and from one year to the next. With detailed information about a student's strengths and weaknesses, teachers are able to adjust curriculum and tailor assignments to help each student improve.

The NWEA/MAP tests are nationally normed and are used throughout the country to measure students' progress toward meeting high academic standards.

District/National NWEA Test results

For more information about standardized assessments, contact Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Mark Femrite.

College Aptitude Tests
ACT The majority of graduating Westonka students take the ACT test, which is required by most colleges and universities in the Midwest.

Average ACT composite scores: 2012 

Westonka 24.3
Minnesota 22.8
U.S. 21.1

Last Updated: 3/27/13
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