Washburn High School - SWS

What Washburn High School - SWS does

Washburn High School is a public secondary school located at 201 W 49th St. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operating as part of the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district. Founded in 1925 and celebrating its centennial in 2025, the school serves high school students in grades 9-12 and is accredited as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The school offers a comprehensive academic portfolio including IB, Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge International (CIS), and Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) courses for college credit, alongside the AVID college-readiness program, Career and Technical Education, and visual and performing arts. Co-curricular offerings include the full range of MPS athletic teams across fall, winter, and spring seasons, plus clubs, activities, and a Wall of Honor alumni recognition program.

The school's technology infrastructure relies on standard MPS-district educational platforms: Google Classroom for learning management, Clever for single sign-on, Infinite Campus as the student information system, Arbiter Live for athletics scheduling, and Jostens for yearbook ordering. Livestream and video content are distributed through the @WashburnMillers YouTube channel. The school has no proprietary technology, app, or API offerings and operates as a non-commercial public educational institution.

As a government educational entity, Washburn is funded through the Minneapolis Public Schools district budget, which draws on state education allocations, local property taxes, and federal education grants. No tuition is charged to district residents. The only fee-based revenue streams are nominal charges for yearbook purchases and Miller Mart spirit wear. The school is governed by the elected Minneapolis School Board and operates under the MPS district superintendent's authority. Enrollment is managed centrally through the district's exploremps.org system, and the school reaches prospective and current families through its website, social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr), and community events including the centennial celebration.

Name

Washburn High School - SWS

Legal name

Washburn High School

Website

https://washburn.mpls.k12.mn.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Washburn High School is a public IB World School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 students within the Minneapolis Public Schools district since 1925, offering IB, AP, CIS, and PSEO college-credit programs alongside athletics and arts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

AP/IB & Subject-Specific Standardized Exams Prep (AP, IB, SAT Subject legacy, subject exams) (EDANABAE)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• College preparatory programs
• International baccalaureate program
• Advanced placement courses
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public high school funded through Minneapolis Public Schools district budget, which is supported by state education funding, local property taxes, and federal education grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Washburn High School is a public IB World School serving grades 9-12 within the Minneapolis Public Schools district, delivering college-preparatory secondary education. It offers college-credit-bearing curricula including International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge International (CIS), and Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO), alongside AVID college readiness, Career and Technical Education, visual and performing arts, and a full slate of MPS interscholastic athletic teams. Student support is provided through counseling, social workers, a Career & College Center, and a College Possible partnership.

Product overview

Washburn High School is an IB World School offering a comprehensive educational program that includes college-credit option courses (IB, AP, and CIS) along with PSEO opportunities. The school provides academic programs in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Career and Technical Education, and visual/performing arts. The school offers the full range of MPS athletic teams and extracurricular activities. Student support services include counseling, College Possible partnerships, and a Career & College Center. The educational portfolio integrates college preparation with career readiness through both curricular and extracurricular programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program IB World School program offering college-preparatory curriculum with internationally recognized credentials for high school students in grades 9-12.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses enabling students to earn college credit through AP examinations.
• CIS (Cambridge International) Courses College-credit option courses delivered through the Cambridge International curriculum framework.
• PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) Program allowing eligible students to enroll in college courses at post-secondary institutions for both high school and college credit.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College readiness program designed to prepare students for admission to four-year colleges and universities.
• Career and Technical Education Vocational and technical training programs preparing students for career pathways and workforce readiness.
• Visual and Performing Arts Programs Curricular and extracurricular arts education including music, theater, visual arts, and dance.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive interscholastic athletic program offering all MPS athletic teams across fall, winter, and spring seasons for students at varying skill levels.
• Counseling and College Possible Services College and career counseling services including the College Possible partnership providing support for college admission and financial aid.

Quantifiable outcome

• College credit opportunities through IB, AP, CIS, and PSEO programs

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Blake School: Established Minneapolis-area private college-prep school (PreK-12) with strong IB/AP positioning and a broader college-counseling infrastructure. Comparable in target college-bound student segment, though operates with tuition-funded model and broader grade span.

Direct peers

• North High School: Minneapolis Public Schools high school operating under identical governance, funding, and enrollment infrastructure. Directly comparable in mission and operating model.
• Southwest High School: Another Minneapolis Public Schools high school serving grades 9-12 in the same district, sharing centralized enrollment, funding, and governance. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and college-prep offerings.
• Patrick Henry High School: MPS high school with the same funding model and district-level academic programming framework. Comparable urban public high school serving a similar Minneapolis student population.
• Roosevelt High School: Minneapolis Public Schools high school operating under the same district budget, enrollment system, and academic policies as Washburn. Directly comparable public high school peer in the same market.
• DeLaSalle High School: Private Catholic high school located in Minneapolis serving grades 9-12. Comparable in target student segment and college-prep mission, though funded via tuition rather than public allocations.

Emerging players

• Minnetonka High School: Suburban Minnesota public high school with a well-known IB Diploma Programme offering. Comparable in advanced academic programming (IB/AP) targeting college-bound students, but serves a different geography.
• Edina High School: Suburban Minnesota public high school with IB program offerings. Comparable college-prep curriculum with overlapping AP/IB positioning, but serves a different geographic catchment than Washburn.

Regional players

• Wayzata High School: Large suburban Minneapolis-area public high school with comprehensive college-prep, arts, and athletics programs. Comparable in operational scale and program breadth, but operates outside the MPS district.
• St. Louis Park High School: Suburban Minneapolis-area public high school with similar comprehensive college-prep and extracurricular offerings. Comparable in mission and program structure but in a separate district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/WashburnMillers/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/MPS.Washburn
• Instagraminstagram.com/mps.washburn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/washburn-high-school---sws

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