For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 424 students in Glenwood, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Glenwood, MN is Minnewaska Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Glenwood, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Minnewaska Secondary, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Glenwood, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minnewaska Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Grades: 7-12
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minnewaska Secondary Alternative Pg
Alternative School
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Glenwood, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ebd Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
320 First Street S.e.
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4704
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4704
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Minnewaska East (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
320 First St. S.e.
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-5061
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-5061
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Glenwood, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Glenwood, MN include Minnewaska Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Glenwood?
2 public high schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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