GFW High School is a secondary school located in Winthrop, Minnesota. It is part of the GFW Schools school district.
Serving 211 students in grades 9-12, Gfw High School ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gfw High School's student population of 211 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1987
Colors
Black, Red, Gold
School Rankings
Gfw High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gfw High School is 0.40, 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
#1448 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gfw High School's ranking?
Gfw High School is ranked #1448 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Gfw High School often compared to?
Gfw High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnesota New Country School, Sibley East-arlington Senior High School, Edvisions Off Campus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gfw High School?
The graduation rate of Gfw High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gfw High School?
211 students attend Gfw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gfw High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gfw High School?
Gfw High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gfw High School offer ?
Gfw High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gfw High School part of?
Gfw High School is part of Gfw School District.
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