Serving 899 students in grades 9-12, Detroit Lakes Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Detroit Lakes Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Detroit Lakes Senior High School's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Detroit Lakes Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Detroit Lakes Senior High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
18%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Detroit Lakes Senior High School's ranking?
Detroit Lakes Senior High School is ranked #431 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Detroit Lakes Senior High School often compared to?
Detroit Lakes Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Park Audubon Secondary, Barnesville Secondary, Pelican Rapids Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Detroit Lakes Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Detroit Lakes Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Detroit Lakes Senior High School?
899 students attend Detroit Lakes Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Detroit Lakes Senior High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit Lakes Senior High School?
Detroit Lakes Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Detroit Lakes Senior High School offer ?
Detroit Lakes Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Detroit Lakes Senior High School part of?
Detroit Lakes Senior High School is part of Detroit Lakes Public School District.
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