For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 290 students in Waite Park, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Waite Park, MN are Special Education Facilities and St. Cloud Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waite Park, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Waite Park have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Waite Park, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 22%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Cloud Area Learning Center, with 20-24% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Waite Park, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Special Education Facilities
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
St. Cloud Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 N 8th Ave
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6790
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-6790
Grades: 6-12
| 231 students
Waite Park, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Minnesota Jt. Powers Dist. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
809 12th St N
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8007
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8007
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8025
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8025
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
132 West Division St
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 258-3117
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 258-3117
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
216 8th Ave. N.
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-4481
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-4481
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waite Park, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Waite Park, MN include Special Education Facilities and St. Cloud Area Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Waite Park?
2 public high schools are located in Waite Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Waite Park?
Waite Park public high schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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