For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,048 students in Cloquet, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cloquet, MN are Cloquet Senior, Northern Lights Academy and Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cloquet, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cloquet have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Cloquet, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cloquet Senior, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cloquet, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cloquet Senior
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Caaep Extended Day Program
Alternative School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Nla-carlton
Special Education School
405 School Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cloquet, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cloquet, MN include Cloquet Senior, Northern Lights Academy and Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs.
How many public high schools are located in Cloquet?
6 public high schools are located in Cloquet.
What is the racial composition of students in Cloquet?
Cloquet public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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