For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public high schools serving 9,363 students in St. Louis County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in St. Louis County, MN are Harbor City International Charter, Proctor Senior High School and East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
St. Louis County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hermantown 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 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in St. Louis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor City International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 W Michigan Street Ste 300
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Proctor Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 9th Ave
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4926
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4926
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
East High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N 40th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8845
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8845
Gr: 9-12 | 1,486 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Hermantown Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4335 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Arrowhead Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1918 Arlington Ave N
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 625-6766
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 625-6766
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mesabi Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E 21st St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Northland Learning Center 010
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Memorial High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Harvey St
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6166
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Hibbing High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 21st St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Gr: 7-12 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Rockridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Ivanhoe St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Rock Ridge Secondary
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Denfeld High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 44th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8830
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 336-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Cherry Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3943 Tamminen Rd
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1515.
Duluth Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mesabi East Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1st St W
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
South Ridge Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8162 Swan Lake Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
North Woods Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Northeast Range Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 South Dr
Babbitt, MN 55706
(218) 827-3101
Babbitt, MN 55706
(218) 827-3101
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Chisholm Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2121.
East Range Academy Of Tech-science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8541 Park Ridge Dr
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 744-7965
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 744-7965
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2222.
Chester Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
714 1/2 W College St
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 216-8325
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 216-8325
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2323.
Floodwood Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 W 4th Ave
Floodwood, MN 55736
(218) 476-2285
Floodwood, MN 55736
(218) 476-2285
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2424.
Vermilion Country School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Enterprise Dr
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2525.
Northland Learning Center 020
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2626.
Merritt Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 W 9th St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 625-2689
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 625-2689
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8766
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8766
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc School Within A School
Alternative School
11 E Superior St, Ste 450
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Bethany Crisis Shelter
Alternative School
4849 Ivanhoe St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
709 Portia Johnson Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8740
Gr: 12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Floodwood Alt. Learning Program
Alternative School
115 W 4th Ave
Floodwood, MN 55736
(218) 476-2285
Floodwood, MN 55736
(218) 476-2285
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg
Alternative School
4335 Hawk Circle Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 729-8874
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Isd 361 - Alc Program
Alternative School
1001 5th St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Laurentian Environmental Center
Alternative School
8950 Peppard Rd
Britt, MN 55710
(888) 749-1288
Britt, MN 55710
(888) 749-1288
Gr: 7-12
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St. Louis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7427 Seville Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
7427 Seville Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Gr: 7-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Bethany Crisis Shelter High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 537
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
6279 Industrial Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8802
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8802
Gr: PK-2
800 East Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 733-2130
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 733-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,404 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
31 W. College St.
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 728-7411
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 728-7411
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Chisholm House Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 West Redwing St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-1608
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-1608
Gr: 6-12
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
9165 Hwy 53
Cotton, MN 55724
(218) 482-3232
Cotton, MN 55724
(218) 482-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
9165 Hwy 53
Cotton, MN 55724
(218) 482-3232
Cotton, MN 55724
(218) 482-3232
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Duluth Excell Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Gr: 5-7
Duluth Online Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
215 N 1st Avenue E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8709
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8709
Gr: 9-12
Duluth Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 733-2075
Gr: 1-4
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
5529 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Gr: PK
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
709 Portia Johnson Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8744
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8744
Gr: PK | 237 students Minority enrollment: 8%
East Range Sec. Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
411 5th Ave S
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7701
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7701
Gr: 7-12
31 West College St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8700
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8700
Gr: K | 15 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Eveleth Gilbert Hope Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 Jones Street
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7701
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7701
Gr: 9-12
Eveleth-gilbert Hope Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 Jones St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Gr: 9-12
801 Jones Street
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7773
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7773
Gr: 7-8
801 Jones St
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7707
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7707
Gr: 7-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Family Resource Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
800 E. 21st. Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6205
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6205
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Focus - Day Treatment Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave South
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Gr: PK-6
Focus Plus Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2827 Chambersburg
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8756
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 336-8756
Gr: 6-8
Grant Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1027 North 8th Ave East
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 733-2156
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 733-2156
Gr: PK-5
Homebound Regular Education Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8714
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8714
Gr: K-12
Homebound Special Education Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740
Gr: K-12
2810 Diane Ln.
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-6871
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-6871
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
5215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 529-2468
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 529-2468
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4849 Ivanhoe St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8955
Gr: K-12
Merritt Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
510 North 40th Ave West
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-4898
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-4898
Gr: 1-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in St. Louis County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in St. Louis County, MN include Harbor City International Charter, Proctor Senior High School and East High School.
How many public high schools are located in St. Louis County?
43 public high schools are located in St. Louis County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in St. Louis County include: Denfeld High School vs. East High School, East High School vs. Denfeld High School, Duluth Area Learning Center vs. East High School
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