For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 903 students in Detroit Lakes, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Detroit Lakes, MN are Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center and Detroit Lakes Alternative Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit Lakes, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Detroit Lakes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public high schools.
Detroit Lakes, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Detroit Lakes Senior High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Detroit Lakes, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Roosevelt Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Afterschool Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
High School Extended Year Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laker Transitions
Special Education School
1104 West River Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4760
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4760
Gr: 12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Detroit Lakes, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Detroit Lakes, MN include Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center and Detroit Lakes Alternative Program.
How many public high schools are located in Detroit Lakes?
8 public high schools are located in Detroit Lakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Lakes?
Detroit Lakes public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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