Mankato West High School
Mankato West High School is a public secondary school located in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. According to the school district in 2016, Mankato West enrolls about 1150 students in four grades, grades 9-12. In 1992–93 the school was designated as a National [Blue Ribbon Schools Program|"Blue Ribbon School of Excellence"] by the United States Department of Education.
The school's teams are nicknamed the Scarlets. Mankato West is a member of the Big 9 Conference.
Facilities
The school has a 1,100-seat auditorium, a fitness center, and six computer labs. In 2013, Mankato passed a $69.1 million bond issue, including $2 million to expand the school's cafeteria.Athletics
Mankato West High School has the following sports offerings:- Boys and girls Adapted Bowling
- Boys and girls Adapted Floor Hockey
- Boys and Girls Tennis
- Boys and Girls Track and Field
- Boys Baseball
- Boys Football
- Girls volleyball
- Boys and Girls Swim and Dive
- Boys Wrestling
- Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing
- Boys and Girls Hockey
- Boys and Girls Basketball
- Boys and Girls Golf
- Boys and Girls Cross Country
- Boys and Girls Lacrosse
Extracurricular
- Knowledge Bowl
- Theater
- VEX Robotics
- Math League
- Debate
- Speech
- 77 Lancers Marching Band
Notable alumni and faculty
- Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai, the youngest and first Muslim woman elected to the Minneapolis City Council.
- Former CEO of General Motors Daniel Akerson graduated from Mankato West High School in 1966.
- Tim Walz, 41st Governor of Minnesota and 2024 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee. Walz was a geography teacher and defensive coordinator for the Mankato West football when it won its first state championship in 1999.
- Gary Mielke, professional baseball player, Texas Rangers, pitcher.
- Margaret Anderson Kelliher former speaker of the house, 2010 gubernatorial candidate, former Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and current Director of the Minneapolis Department of Public Works