Minnetonka High School
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| Minnetonka High School | |
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| Established | 1952 |
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| School type | Public |
| Principal | David Adney |
| Location | Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA |
| Colors | Royal Blue and White |
| Website | www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/mhs |
Minnetonka High School is a public high school that is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, a southwestern suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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[edit] History
In 1952, both Excelsior and Deephaven High Schools were consolidated into the newly constructed Minnetonka High School. In 1997 Minnetonka High School underwent a significant renovation to better meet student's needs for learning in the 21st century. More classrooms, new science and technology wings, an enlarged and enhanced media center and new athletic facilities were added. The ArtsCenter, a cultural/performing arts center at the high school was added in 2000 as a partnership project with the City of Minnetonka. A year later, a partnership with the Minnetonka Youth Hockey Association built the Pagel Center, a sports, strength training, and hockey facility on the high school site. In 2004, partnerships with many youth athletic associations resulted in a new artificial turf stadium field, inflatable dome (November - April) and a new track. During the summer break of 2006 Minnetonka High School got a new baseball facility, the first turf baseball facility at a Minnesota high school. In 2006 the largest freshman class in the history of Minnetonka entered the school.
[edit] School Overview
Minnetonka High School is one of the largest schools in the state with a student population of 2,600 that is 1% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 2% black, 3% Asian, and 92% white.
[edit] Academic Assessment
Minnetonka High has some of the highest test scores in the state and is one of the top academic high schools in the state. Minnetonka High made Adequate Yearly Progress in 2006.
[edit] Athletics
Minnetonka High School is part of the Classic Lake Conference in the Minnesota State High School League.
| State Championships | |||
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| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Tennis, Girls | 2 | 1974, 1975 |
| Soccer, Girls | 1 | 2001 | |
| Cross Country Running, Girls | 4 | 1981, 1982, 1991, 2004 | |
| Volleyball, Girls | 1 | 1976 | |
| Football | 1 | 2004 | |
| Swimming and Diving, Girls | 2 | 1975, 1976 | |
| Winter | Alpine Skiing, Boys | 3 | 1996, 1998, 2000 |
| Alpine Skiing, Girls | 2 | 1987, 1993 | |
| Wrestling | 1 | 1974 | |
| Swimming and Diving, Boys | 8 | 1978, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 | |
| Basketball, Boys | 2 | 1965, 1998 | |
| Spring | Tennis, Boys | 1 | 1974 |
| Softball, Girls | 2 | 1999, 2000 | |
| Track and Field, Boys | 1 | 1976 | |
| Track and Field, Girls | 5 | 1983, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1992 | |
| Total | 35 | ||
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Dmitry Chaplin ('00)- International Latin dancer, best known for being a Top 10 finalist on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance (Season 2)
- Steve Comer ('72)- Professional Baseball Player, Texas Rangers (1978-82), Philadelphia Phillies (83), Cleveland Indians (84)
- Bennie Joppru ('99)- Professional Football Player, Houston Texans (2003-05), Chicago Bears (06), Seattle Seahawks (06-07)
- The Suburbs- Rock band
