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Waconia High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Town: Fringe

Reported Enrollment

1,351

students

District

WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

County Context Score

67/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

1650 COMMUNITY DR, WACONIA, MN, 55387

School District

WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NCES Identifiers

School ID
274146000358
District ID
2741460

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,351 students

School Setting

Town: Fringe

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Waconia High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Carver County has 48 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 9 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

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What Waconia High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Carver County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Town: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Waconia High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

School scale

1,351 students

Waconia High School reports 1,351 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 17 other high schools in Carver County with enrollment data, 15 report fewer students and 2 report more. The peer median is 31 students.

County peer set

18 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 33 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

9 district schools

WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT lists 3 primary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

3

Middle

1

High

4

Other

1

Nearby context inside WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BAYVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–5 · Primary · 562 studentsListed
Laketown ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 530 studentsListed
SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–5 · Primary · 568 studentsListed
Waconia Middle School6–8 · Middle · 937 studentsProfile
TRANSITIONS 11012 · High · 9 studentsListed
Waconia Learning Center9–12 · High · 31 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL9–121,370 students
CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL8–121,584 students
WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH9–12488 students
CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH9–12334 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Waconia High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Waconia High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Waconia High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Waconia High School with nearby schools?

Waconia High School should be compared with 18 high schools in Carver County, plus other schools in WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Waconia High School?

Before using Waconia High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Part of WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Waconia High School is one of 9 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,045 students across 9 schools.

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Schools in District

9

Reported Enrollment

4,045

9 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • BAYVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Waconia Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATIONPK · OtherListed only
  • TRANSITIONS 11012 · HighListed only
  • Waconia Learning Center SS/AS9–12 · HighListed only
  • Waconia Learning Center9–12 · HighListed only
  • Laketown ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9–12
1,370 students
RegularProfile

CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 8–12
1,584 students
RegularProfile

WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH

Grades 9–12
488 students
RegularListed only

CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH

Grades 9–12
334 students
RegularListed only

SWMetro ALC

Grades 8–12
88 students
AlternativeListed only

Carver County Schools

County Context Score

67/100

County-level composite across 48 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor