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Welcome to Westonka High School!
Westonka Public Schools offers Small School Advantages with Big School Opportunities—where every student is seen, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Small School Advantages.
80% of Westonka students had college-credit earning scores on AP exams.
Big School Opportunities.
In 2023, Westonka residents approved a $93.4 million investment in school facilities that includes safety and security, deferred maintenance, and a redesign of Westonka High School.
Small School Advantages.
With a storied history, the Westonka community is a place where past generations of champions inspire the next.
Big School Opportunities.
Westonka is a place where students can spread their wings and watch their dreams take flight.
Small School Advantages.
At Westonka, our students don’t get stuck on the sidelines. Everyone gets a chance to shine.
Big School Opportunities.
Westonka graduates will attend 60 different colleges and universities in 2025-26.
Small School Advantages.
Enjoy the small-town charm of our close-knit community, where the White Hawks spirit comes alive during our annual homecoming parade.
Big School Opportunities.
Westonka takes pride in having many two- and three-sport athletes who are also involved in the arts and academic cocurriculars.
Why Westonka?
Westonka High School serves around 900 students in grades 8-12 and ranks as one of the top high schools in Minnesota. Our students consistently rank among the best in the state.
![Jolene Herfel at Graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749133851/westonkak12mnus/t4rstyxwga9uekd1gtsb/1_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749133851/westonkak12mnus/t4rstyxwga9uekd1gtsb/1_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749133851/westonkak12mnus/t4rstyxwga9uekd1gtsb/1_1.png","width":800}])
Principal's Welcome
Read a welcome message from Westonka High School Principal Jolene Herfel.
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Course Catalog
Westonka High School offers a wide range of courses to match students' interests and abilities.
![basketball player dunking]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749133884/westonkak12mnus/wvwofobc16husvawviwv/2_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749133884/westonkak12mnus/wvwofobc16husvawviwv/2_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749133884/westonkak12mnus/wvwofobc16husvawviwv/2_1.png","width":800}])
Athletics & Activities
Westonka offers 33 varsity sports teams and a wide range of activities and clubs to match students' interests and abilities.
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Post-Secondary Planning
Westonka Public School is committed to ensuring our our students are college and career ready.
![Artist rendering of Westonka High School entrance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749134131/westonkak12mnus/i0cb3xoxtlaazlioenwp/5_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749134131/westonkak12mnus/i0cb3xoxtlaazlioenwp/5_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749134131/westonkak12mnus/i0cb3xoxtlaazlioenwp/5_1.png","width":800}])
Bond Construction Updates
Learn more about the districtwide construction tied to the 2023 bond referendum.
News & Events
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From Our Community
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“In small school and community settings, I was able to develop important leadership skills that I wouldn't have elsewhere. I was able to transition into college academics and athletics smoothly thanks in large part to the people in the Westonka School District.” - Liz Schepers, Class of 2017, professional ice hockey forward for the Minnesota Frost
![Kendall Sebasky - Class of 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744908788/westonkak12mnus/bfajxumecfwp31rsruqh/IMG_5473.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744908788/westonkak12mnus/bfajxumecfwp31rsruqh/IMG_5473.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744908788/westonkak12mnus/bfajxumecfwp31rsruqh/IMG_5473.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744908788/westonkak12mnus/bfajxumecfwp31rsruqh/IMG_5473.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744908788/westonkak12mnus/bfajxumecfwp31rsruqh/IMG_5473.jpg","width":1290}])
"Westonka Public Schools pushed me to pursue my passions while taking rigorous courses that prepared me for college. The support and encouragement from Westonka's tight-knit community inspired me to excel academically and beyond the classroom, while maintaining a healthy school-life balance."
-Kendall Sebasky, Class of 2024, studying at Vanderbilt University
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"As our kids approached school age, we considered open enrollment to big schools in the area. Then, we visited Westonka schools and were blown away. The teachers knew all the students’ names. Kids happily greeted the principal, many with big hugs. It is hard to explain, but it felt like home. Now we see our kids with all the opportunities of a big school, with an excellent, challenging, and specifically tailored curriculum, all in that loving, supportive, safe, homey environment we felt since our first visit. We could not be happier that we send our children to Westonka Public Schools."
-Stephen and Sammi Foertsch, parents of Brooks, Colie & Beau
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“As a new family to the area, we have felt welcomed by the Westonka community. We truly believe Westonka offers small school advantages and big school opportunities. We are impressed with the high levels of achievement happening in Westonka and are excited about all the great things coming to the district!”
-Jessica and Ryan VanBockel, parents of Brooks and Lucy
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"The friends I made at Westonka pushed me to better myself in all aspects of life. On top of this, the teachers were always available to help and truly care for their students' success."
-Colter Applegate, Class of 2024, studying at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point