Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton High School is a public school in Janesville, Minnesota, United States. JWP stands for Janesville, Waldorf, and Pemberton, the towns the school district covers. The school building holds all grades K-12. School colors are blue and silver. JWP's mascot is the Bulldog.
Serving 312 students in grades 7-12, Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec's student population of 312 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec 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 Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec is 0.21, 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
#1283 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec's ranking?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec is ranked #1283 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec often compared to?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Secis often viewed alongside schools like Nrheg Secondary, Waseca Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec?
The graduation rate of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec?
312 students attend Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec offer ?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec part of?
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec is part of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District.
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