Top 5 Best 55720 Minnesota Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,064 students in 55720, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in 55720, MN are Cloquet Senior, Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs and Northern Lights Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 55720 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 55720, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 55720 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, 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 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55720, MN Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cloquet Senior
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caaep Extended Day Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fond Du Lac Ojibwe School
Magnet School
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nla-carlton
Special Education School
Magnet School
405 School Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55720 Minnesota

55720, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Caaep Setting 4 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 2-12
| 8 students
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 55720, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 55720, MN include Cloquet Senior, Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs and Northern Lights Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 55720?
6 public high schools are located in 55720.
What is the racial composition of students in 55720?
55720 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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