For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 932 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56501, MN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Roosevelt Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
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
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
High School Extended Year Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
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
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4760
Gr: 12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
56501, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Detroit Lakes Middle School Target Svc. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 11th Avenue S
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
Drake Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-12
High School Culture Club (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: 9-12
Lake Park-audubon Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
Lincoln Community Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 E Willow Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Pelican Rpaids Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
Roosevelt Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
Rossman Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1221 Rossman Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-credit Recovery Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Walker-hackensack-akeley Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 56501, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 56501, MN include Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center and Detroit Lakes Alternative Program.
How many public high schools are located in 56501?
7 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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