For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,029 students in Polk County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, MN are Fertile-beltrami Secondary, Win-e-mac Secondary and East Grand Forks Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Polk County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fosston Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fertile-beltrami Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Grades: 7-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Win-e-mac Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23130 345th St Se
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
East Grand Forks Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 4th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-2405
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-2405
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Fosston Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #66.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Grades: 7-12
| 565 students
Rank: #77.
Fisher Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Rank: #88.
Climax Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Special Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1505 Central Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Polk County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, MN include Fertile-beltrami Secondary, Win-e-mac Secondary and East Grand Forks Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County, MN?
9 public high schools are located in Polk County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, MN?
Polk County, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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