Academics
Mahtomedi High School has impressive academic programs. Among the top ranked 1,200 high schools in the nation, Mahtomedi placed 663rd. The chart below illustrates academic achievements compared to the averages of the state of Minnesota and the nation as a whole (as of the 2006-2007 school year).
| Average ACT score | Average GPA | Graduation Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtomedi | 24.7 | 3.4 | 99% |
| Minnesota | 22.3 | 3.2 | 92% |
| United States | 21.3 | N/A | 70% |
Some other notable academic accomplishments include Mahtomedi’s 513 students taking advanced placement classes, and, of the students who take the AP exams after these classes, an 80% passing rate. About 90% of students continue on to college after graduation, and Mahtomedi High School has a dropout rate of 1%.
As of 2006, the Mahtomedi School District has proposed a plan to create a magnet program within the high school. This program will focus mainly on technology and engineering, and hopefully increase enrollment.
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