Mankato East High School is a four-year public high school in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. The present school opened in 1973.
Serving 1,302 students in grades 9-12, Mankato East Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mankato East Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mankato East Senior High School's student population of 1,302 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Motto
Excellence, Equity, Empowerment. Every Student, Every Day.
School Rankings
Mankato East Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mankato East Senior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#751 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
16%
12%
White
66%
60%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mankato East Senior High School's ranking?
Mankato East Senior High School is ranked #751 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mankato East Senior High School often compared to?
Mankato East Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mankato West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mankato East Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mankato East Senior High School is 84%, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mankato East Senior High School?
1,302 students attend Mankato East Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mankato East Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mankato East Senior High School?
Mankato East Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mankato East Senior High School offer ?
Mankato East Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mankato East Senior High School part of?
Mankato East Senior High School is part of Mankato Public School District.
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