I am a graduate of the Class of 2008. My family moved to Wayzata schools from Osseo during my elementary school days specifically because Wayzata's quality of education is so high. Wayzata offered me opportunities that kids in many other schools couldn't dream of; the diversity of AP options is (almost)
... Read more unmatched, and the school did I wonderful job of trying to prevent boredom or tedium. I have several friends who attend Ivies and report that many of their intro level classes are only as challenging as their high school courses, and I was offered so many AP classes that I was able to start at a large public university as a junior, credit-wise. Can I make an objective case for Wayzata over, say, Eden Prairie or Minnetonka? Probably not. But overall Wayzata excels. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/11/09
I've one child at WHS and know several others due to my job as a tutor. The bright kids at WHS do exceptionally well, as other reviewers have noted. The average kids who work, also do very well. The average kids who refuse to study, won't do well. The below average kids however, are not served as
... Read more well as they should be---I tutor some of these, remember, and while they do have a Resource Center, pull-outs for tests, and incredibly involved Spec Ed teachers, IMHO I believe that the LD kids (those who will be competing with the 'normal' learners for jobs in the real world, not the Down Syndrome who will be sheltered) , the LD kids are not having the Attitude that they CAN learn and be brilliant at something... the LD kids are being told, you can go to Vocational School. Not good enough! Read less
Posted by a other on 01/15/09
This school is amazing, when I first walked in the doors as tiny ninth grader I felt overwhelmed and withdrawn. But as soon as some one said hi to me and I began to see my friends from middle school a little bit more I came to feel completely at home, I spent 5 years making friends for life at my middle
... Read more school, but It only took me one year to make friends for life at Wayzata, The school is big but the hearts of most students there are bigger. They have a great arts program for any student coming from F.A.I.R. and the clubs and extra curricular activities are through the roof! GO TROJANS! :) Read less
Posted by a student on 10/07/08
Too big! if we could do over again we would be in a much smaller school district its really hard to compete in a school this large.
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Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
Overall WHS is a great school. It's easily in the top 5 of all public schools in Minnesota. The school is extremely competitive academically. Those who cannot stay with the flow seem to be forgotten. The Math program is Wayzata's storgest and weakest point. Wayzata uses integrated math which is different
... Read more than traditional programs. Parents of students have a hard time giving their children help because of the vast differences in the math program. It's also very easy to get behind in the Math program. The large size of the school creates a very unique atmosphere that not many will encounter. The fear of being 'left behind' is rarely a problem. The teachers at Wayzata are generally top notch. Overall, a great school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/26/06
Our experience at WHS was not positive. Our child has learning disabilities and they did not address her needs at all. You really have to stay on top of things or they just push them through without teaching the skills. Be careful if you sent your child there and your child is not one of the 'gifted'
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
I graduated from Wayzata in 2003, and although it was overall a decent education, with some fantastic teachers, their math program is dismal. While the top math students seem to get decent classes, those of us who were tracked into average math classes in junior high were stuck with an 'integrated'
... Read more program that wastes time and money. I still got a 28 in math on my ACTs because they taught enough of the basic knowledge, but when I went to college, I started all over again at Algebra. defintiely something to consider. Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/20/06
I would say that this school is very challenging and could probably be qualified as a private school because of the great acedemics! I would Strongly adise going to this school!
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Posted by a student on 05/01/06
Wayzata High is a big school. I was concerned that my student would be 'lost' among so many smart and talented kids. The key to my student's success has been to immediately get involved in a school activity and use the considerable academic counseling resources to plan a successful four-year program.
... Read more That and constant monitoring of adademic performance, which requires some work on my part. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/27/06
I had my complaints about Wayzata when I went there, and I still think that many teachers and administration had a lack of respect for the students. In addition, Wayzata seems to have their priorities backwards lately, cutting funding to some outstanding programs. However, courses were rigorous for
... Read more the most part and the opportunities to participate in extracurriculars were outstanding. I now attend a highly ranked private liberal arts school and I discovered soon after coming here that my high school education prepared me for college better than almost anyone I know. I was able to take many classes that my friends are amazed to hear existed at my school, and I participated in other activities that very few schools provide. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in math in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. Students must pass the grade 10 reading and grade 11 math MCA-II exams in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Plymouth schools — Wayzata High School is located at 4955 Peony Ln N, Plymouth MN 55446. 4955 Peony Ln N is in the 55446 ZIP code in Plymouth, MN The school district for Wayzata High School is the Wayzata School District 284. Wayzata High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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