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Minneapolis Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 43 public high schools serving 9,975 students in Minneapolis Public School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Minnesota.
Public High Schools in Minneapolis Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Public High School in Minneapolis Public School District have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Basic Skills, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
97 Schools
1,157 Schools
# Students
30,115 Students
312,463 Students
# Teachers
1,936 Teachers
16,988 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Minneapolis Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#318 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Graduation Rate
74%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.55
# American Indian Students
946 Students
5,983 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
2%
# Asian Students
1,133 Students
19,857 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
5,205 Students
32,672 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
11%
# Black Students
9,217 Students
34,001 Students
% Black Students
31%
11%
# White Students
11,591 Students
203,542 Students
% White Students
38%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,998 Students
16,129 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
862
497
# Students in K Grade:
2,451
179
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,260
216
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,348
275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,250
335
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,221
397
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,110
544
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,958
3,595
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,940
12,684
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,028
14,242
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,180
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,366
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,306
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,835
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,794 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,474 is higher than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$747 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$737 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,794
$17,887
Spending / Student
$24,474
$18,614
Best Minneapolis Public School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washburn High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
Rank: #33.
Henry High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4320 Newton Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 909 students
Rank: #44.
Edison High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 22nd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Plymouth Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 643-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 643-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Stadium View
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1010.
Menlo Park Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #1111.
Merc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2539 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1212.
Mps Online 6-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 West Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Grades: 6-12
| 314 students
Rank: #1313.
Takoda Prep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1845 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1414.
Loring-nicollet High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1515.
Harrison Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Irving Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2680
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1616.
Voa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
924 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 375-0700
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 375-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1717.
Fair High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 South 10th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Mps Metro Dt
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
932 East 34th Street, Door #8
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4782
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4782
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
North High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1700
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
River Bend Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Glenwood Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2884
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2884
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: #2121.
South High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4300
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #2222.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4029 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4800
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 954 students
Rank: #2323.
Heritage High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-1560
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-1560
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #2424.
Wellstone International High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 South 10th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Extended Day
Alternative School
1250 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0064
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0064
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Basic Skills
Alternative School
1250 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0064
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0064
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center School Extended
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry High - Sws
Alternative School
4320 Newton Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loring-nicollet High Extended
Alternative School
1925 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Menlo Park Extended
Alternative School
1700 2nd Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Merc Extended
Alternative School
2539 Pleasant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minneapolis & Career Center
Alternative School
1250 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minneapolis & Career Extend
Alternative School
1250 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mpls H.s. Alternative Program
Alternative School
1250 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-3800
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-3800
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mps Metro Ha
Alternative School
425 5th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
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