Serving 599 students in grades 9-12, Pequot Lakes Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pequot Lakes Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pequot Lakes, MN, covering approximately 154.9 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pequot Lakes Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pequot Lakes Senior High School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pequot Lakes Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pequot Lakes Senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pequot Lakes Senior High School's ranking?
Pequot Lakes Senior High School is ranked #844 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pequot Lakes Senior High School often compared to?
Pequot Lakes Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brainerd Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pequot Lakes Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pequot Lakes Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Pequot Lakes Senior High School?
599 students attend Pequot Lakes Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pequot Lakes Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pequot Lakes Senior High School?
Pequot Lakes Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pequot Lakes Senior High School offer ?
Pequot Lakes Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pequot Lakes Senior High School part of?
Pequot Lakes Senior High School is part of Pequot Lakes School District.
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