For the 2025 school year, there are 194 public high schools serving 56,966 students in Hennepin County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Hennepin County, MN are Wayzata High School, Minnetonka Senior High School and Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hennepin County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hennepin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Hennepin County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Orono Senior High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hennepin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayzata High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4955 Peony Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Gr: 9-12 | 3,548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Minnetonka Senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 3,482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Edina Senior High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6754 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3800
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Mound Westonka High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Gr: 8-12 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Rogers Senior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21000 141st Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 274-3140
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 274-3140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Senior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,685 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Gr: 6-12 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Eden Prairie Senior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17185 Valley View Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8000
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,799 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Orono Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
795 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8400
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Maple Grove Senior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 Fernbrook Ln
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8700
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Washburn High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,555 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
St. Anthony Village Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1100
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Eden Prairie Online Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8100 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7142
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7142
Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Tonka Online
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Cva Fusion High School (9-12)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3810 East 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(651) 523-7170
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(651) 523-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Champlin Park High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6025 109th Ave N
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 506-6800
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 506-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,978 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
School #532
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4510 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Watershed High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6541 16th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Pim Arts High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7255 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 224-1340
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 224-1340
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Augsburg Fairview Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Columbus Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 333-1614
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 333-1614
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
El Colegio Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4137 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 728-5728
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 728-5728
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Sage Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 85th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-4020
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Tier Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
School #527
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2727.
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10635 36th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 504-8801
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 504-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,784 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2828.
Southwest High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2929.
St. Louis Park Senior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6100
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,423 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Osseo Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 2nd Ave Nw
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8500
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 391-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Epsilon
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Cty Rd 62
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Unity Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2507 Fremont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3535.
School #530
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 94th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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Hennepin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 Alice Smith Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
801 Minnetonka Mills Road
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: K-6
270 Gatewood Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
14900 Gatewood Drive
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: 1-8
270 Hopkins 4 Week Ey (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: K-9
270 Hopkins 6 Week Ey Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1001 Highway Y
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: 1-6
270 Hopkins Alt. Prg - Off Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-6726
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-6726
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
270 Hopkins High School I.S. Alc (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Gr: 10-12
270 Hopkins North Junior High Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10700 Cedar Lake Road
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: K-8
270 Hopkins West Junior High Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3830 Baker Rd.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: 7-8
270 Kathrine Curren El Technical School Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1600 Main St.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: K-8
270 Meadowbrook Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5430 Glenwood Ave.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: K-6
270 Tanglen Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1901 Hillside Lane
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: 1-6
271 - District Extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 West 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Gr: 1-8
271 - Shape - I.S. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
271 Hillcrest Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-6
271 Indian Mounds Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9801 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Normandale Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9501 Toledo Ave.s.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-8
271 Oak Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 W 104th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-8
271 Oak Grove Int. Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1300 W 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Olson Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: 1-6
271 Olson Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: 6-8
271 Pond Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-6
271 Poplar Bridge El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8401 Palmer Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Ridgeview Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-6
271 Shape Alc High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
271 Valley View El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
351 E. 88th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: 1-8
271 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8900 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: 5-8
271 Washburn Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-6
271 Westwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
272 Cedar Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8905 Braxton Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7041
272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7311
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7311
Gr: 4-9
272 Central Middle School Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7041
Gr: 7-8
272 Eden Lake Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
12000 Anderson Lake Parkeway
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 995-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 995-7041
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hennepin County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hennepin County, MN include Wayzata High School, Minnetonka Senior High School and Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric.
How many public high schools are located in Hennepin County?
194 public high schools are located in Hennepin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Hennepin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hennepin County include: Kennedy Senior High School vs. Jefferson Senior High School, Osseo Senior High School vs. Maple Grove Senior High School, 270 Hopkins West Jr High Alc vs. 270 Hopkins North Jr High Alc
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