For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 290 students in Waite Park, MN.
The top-ranked public high school in Waite Park, MN is 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 10% (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 38%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Cloud Area Learning Center, with 38% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waite Park, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Cloud Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8656
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8656
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Facilities
Special Education School
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Gr: PK-12
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 St. Cloud Area Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Waite Park?
3 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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