For the 2024 school year, there are 9 magnet public high schools serving 6,503 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota are Open World Learning Secondary, Lincoln Senior High School and 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minnesota magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Minnesota (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Grades: 6-12
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Knight Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Fridley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #55.
Park Center Ib World School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Brooklyn Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7600
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,786 students
Rank: #66.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Grades: 6-12
| 387 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Grades: 6-12
| 1,814 students
Rank: #88.
Brooklyn Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
215 N 1st Ave E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740
Grades: 12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Minnesota include Open World Learning Secondary, Lincoln Senior High School and 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Minnesota?
9 magnet public high schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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