For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,889 students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN.
The neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN public high schools have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public high schools of 51%).
the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 1,261 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
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Plus Services
Special Education School
2015 East Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4100
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4100
Grades: 12
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN include Merc and South High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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