High Schools in Mankato Public School District

The Mankato Public School District in Minnesota is home to three high schools serving grades 9-12: Mankato East Senior High, Mankato West Senior High, and Central High Area Learning Center. While the district's high schools share a geographic location, their academic performance and student demographics vary significantly.

Mankato West Senior High stands out as the top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in Minnesota with a 5-star rating. It boasts the highest test scores, graduation rates, and lowest dropout rates in the district. In contrast, Central High Area Learning Center is the weakest performer, with extremely low test scores, a dismal 29.4% graduation rate, and a concerning 31.3% dropout rate.

The demographic differences between the schools are also noteworthy, with Central High Area Learning Center serving a more diverse student population, including a higher percentage of students from underrepresented groups and a larger proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These disparities suggest the need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of the factors contributing to the significant performance gap between the district's high schools.