Best 56501 Minnesota Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 903 students in 56501, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 56501, MN are Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center and Detroit Lakes Alternative Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56501 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56501, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56501 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Detroit Lakes Senior High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 56501, MN Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 Roosevelt Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Afterschool Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
E-laker Online School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
High School Extended Year Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laker Transitions
Special Education School
1104 West River Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4760
Gr: 12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56501 Minnesota

56501, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
500 11th Avenue S
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-12
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: 9-12
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
204 E Willow Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
1221 Rossman Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 56501, MN?
How many public high schools are located in 56501?
8 public high schools are located in 56501.
What is the racial composition of students in 56501?
56501 public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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