Lake Superior Public School District

1640 Hwy 2 Ste 200
Two Harbors, MN 55616-4017
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lake Superior Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,325 students in Lake Superior Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lake Superior Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,325 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Lake Superior Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#332 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lake Superior Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Superior Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Superior Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Superior Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lake Superior Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.58
# American Indian Students
12 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
4 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
5 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
1,225 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
89
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
93
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
123
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
122
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
111
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,522 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,266 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lake Superior Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lake Superior Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,522
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lake Superior Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,266
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lake Superior Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lake Superior Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Kelley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Minnehaha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
421 7th St
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Grades: 7-12
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Two Harbors Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Hwy 2 Ste 100
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Grades: 6-12
| 597 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lake Superior Public School District?
Lake Superior Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,325 students.
What is the rank of Lake Superior Public School District?
Lake Superior Public School District is ranked #339 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Superior Public School District?
93% of Lake Superior Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Superior Public School District?
Lake Superior Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Lake Superior Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,266 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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