WELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

WELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the Minneapolis Public School District school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 253 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, WELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL HIGH School, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a unique public school specifically designed to serve the needs of recent immigrant and refugee students. Because many of its students arrive in the United States with interrupted formal education or are new English language learners, the school offers a specialized environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) support. The curriculum is tailored to help students navigate the transition to the American school system while respecting and integrating their diverse cultural backgrounds.

Beyond academics, Wellstone is known for its focus on social-emotional support and community building. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by students who have recently relocated to a new country, the school provides wraparound services, including counseling and resources to help families settle into the Minneapolis community. By creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive atmosphere, WELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL HIGH School aims to empower its diverse student body to graduate, succeed in higher education, and become active, contributing members of society.

For more information, contact WELLSTONE INTERNATIONAL HIGH at (612) 668-5107 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.