Top 10 Best Itasca County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 2,556 students in Itasca County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Itasca County, MN are Grand Rapids Senior High School, Greenway Senior High School and Grand Rapids Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itasca County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Itasca County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Itasca County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Rapids Senior High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Itasca County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #22.
Greenway Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 Roosevelt Ave
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-1287
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
413 Se 13th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Grades: 8-12
| 120 students
Rank: #44.
Nashwauk Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 2nd St
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1280
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Bigfork Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Grades: 7-12
| 132 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Lights Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Bridge St
Warba, MN 55793
(218) 492-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Rank: #77.
Deer River Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Grades: 6-12
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
Itaskin Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deer River High School Alp
Alternative School
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Grades: 10-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
822 Ne 5th Avenue
Coleraine, MN 55722
(800) 624-4072
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nashwauk-keewatin Alp
Alternative School
201 Kate St
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1280
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Itasca County, MN

Itasca County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
52156 State Highway 46
Squaw Lake, MN 56681
(218) 659-4254
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
715 Nw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
820 Nw 1st Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5706
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Greenway Little School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
499 Powell
Marble, MN 55764
(218) 347-7306
Grades: PK-6
| 6 students
822 Ne 5th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
47658 County Road 4
Talmoon, MN 56637
(218) 832-3621
Grades: PK-6
| 76 students
200 Cole St
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-3110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
510 Se 13th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5705
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Box 40
Bovey, MN 55709
(218) 245-1199
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
1851 E. Hwy 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1851 E Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Se 4th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Success Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5802
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
308 Roosevelt Street
Coleraine, MN 55722
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Itasca County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Itasca County, MN include Grand Rapids Senior High School, Greenway Senior High School and Grand Rapids Area Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Itasca County, MN?
11 public high schools are located in Itasca County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Itasca County, MN?
Itasca County, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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