For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 877 students in Aitkin County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Aitkin County, MN are Aitkin Secondary School, Mcgregor Secondary and Hill City Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aitkin County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Aitkin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Aitkin County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aitkin Secondary School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Aitkin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aitkin Secondary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
Mcgregor Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Hill City Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcgregor Area Learning Program
Alternative School
25 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-3505
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-3505
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Aitkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
20930 367th Ln
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
401 South 5th Ave
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Grades: K-4
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aitkin County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Aitkin County, MN include Aitkin Secondary School, Mcgregor Secondary and Hill City Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aitkin County, MN?
5 public high schools are located in Aitkin County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin County, MN?
Aitkin County, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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