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Minneapolis Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 43 public high schools serving 9,697 students in Minneapolis Public School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Minnesota.
Public High Schools in Minneapolis Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Minneapolis Public School District have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washburn High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
97 Schools
1,172 Schools
# Students
29,205 Students
312,187 Students
# Teachers
1,790 Teachers
17,406 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Minneapolis 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 77% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.56
# American Indian Students
1,141 Students
6,385 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
2%
# Asian Students
1,145 Students
19,895 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
5,040 Students
34,013 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
11%
# Black Students
8,559 Students
34,492 Students
% Black Students
29%
11%
# White Students
11,192 Students
200,035 Students
% White Students
39%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
316 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,108 Students
17,051 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
908
467
# Students in K Grade:
2,362
114
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,416
117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,160
170
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,250
245
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,092
294
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,126
359
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,845
3,393
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,785
12,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,815
13,478
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,160
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,224
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,319
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,743
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,566 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,237 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$747 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$737 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,566
$17,860
Spending / Student
$25,237
$18,586
Best Minneapolis Public School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washburn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,582 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,484 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Plymouth Youth Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 643-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 643-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #55.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Center School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Stadium View
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #88.
Menlo Park Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #99.
Merc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2539 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #1010.
Takoda Prep
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1845 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1111.
Loring-nicollet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3614
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1212.
Harrison Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Irving Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2680
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Henry High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4320 Newton Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Wellstone International High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Hennepin Avenue, Kopp Hal
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #1515.
Fair High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 South 10th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #1616.
Voa High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Kennedy St Ne, Suite 140
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 375-0700
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 375-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1717.
Roosevelt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4029 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4800
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #1818.
Heritage Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-1560
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-1560
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #1919.
Mps Online 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 West Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0726
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0726
Grades: 6-12
| 320 students
Rank: #2020.
Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 22nd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mps Metro Dt
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
932 East 34th Street, Door #8
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4782
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4782
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
North High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1700
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #2323.
South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4300
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #2424.
River Bend Educational Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Glenwood Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2884
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2884
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Extended Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1250 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0064
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0064
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Basic Skills
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1250 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0064
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-0064
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Center School Extended
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2421 Bloomington Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry High - Sws
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4320 Newton Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Loring-nicollet High Extended
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1925 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Menlo Park Academy Extended
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1700 2nd Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Merc Extended
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2539 Pleasant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1250 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minneapolis Academy & Career Extend
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1250 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mpls H.s. Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1250 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-3800
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-3800
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mps Metro Ha
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
425 5th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
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