2020 Niche Standout High Schools in MinnesotaAbout this List

Central Senior High School

• St. Paul Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 354 reviews

Senior: I have had the opportunity to meet people that I wouldn’t have met otherwise while attending Central. This is a school filled with people from all varying backgrounds with different perspectives, and that is definitely something I can appreciate about the school. There are groups in Central that care very deeply about the betterment of the Central community and the Twin Cities as whole. Everyone cares about our state and our classmates, and I find a lot of passion in Central; passion for learning, passion for growing, passion for changing people's lives for the better. Attending Central has contributed to me growing into a well-rounded person who knows how to strive for their goals and ambitions, all the while remaining kind and supportive of others.
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• A

• 1,764 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 51% Free or Reduced Lunch

South Senior High School

• Minneapolis Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 324 reviews

Senior: I actually love going to South High School! I made lots of good friends and the teachers are very cool. One downside is that it seems like the school never gets around to cleaning cause the stairs/ floors are always dirty. The 2nd floor is my favorite place in the whole school because its impossible for new people to navigate and it's so funny watching people get lost (which was me until sophomore year approximately). The whole school calls the 2nd floor The Maze.
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• A-

• 1,787 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 57% Free or Reduced Lunch

Kennedy Senior High School

• Bloomington Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 217 reviews

Senior: My experience was very positive. Kennedy's teachers are not only kind, funny, and memorable but also genuinely caring about my well being as a student and as a person. On top of the hardworking and dedicated teachers, Kennedy's outstanding diversity makes it an environment in which students of any race, religion, or background can thrive and build meaningful relationships.
Read 217 Reviews

• B

• 1,646 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 54% Free or Reduced Lunch

Osseo Senior High School

• Osseo Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 359 reviews

Senior: My experience at osseo has been excellent. The diversity of staff and students creates a very unified school. It allows others to learn about different ethnicities and cultures. All of my teachers had a huge impact on me and I will remember them forever. Osseo has driven me to be who I am today and has prepared me for the future. I will always appreciate what this school has done for me!
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• B+

• 2,022 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 50% Free or Reduced Lunch

Columbia Heights Senior High School

• Columbia Heights Public School District, MN
• 8-12
• 105 reviews

Parent: The teachers are excellent. They are responsive, supportive, and communicate regularly about expectations and progress. The administration is friendly and gets to know everybody. We need to re-think the food provided in our schools to include more fresh vegetables and improved selection, which would be a benefit to long-term community health. The facilities are adequate; however, more financial support is needed for the expanding number of students and activities which lack dedicated space. In the end, the dedicated people (teachers, students, and administration) make for a top-rated educational experience.
Read 105 Reviews

• B

• 908 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 78% Free or Reduced Lunch

Fridley Senior High School

• Fridley Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 123 reviews

Junior: Great atmosphere! The school is lacking in honors programs for underclassmen, but the teachers cater to all students! Activities are great (but sometimes underfunded). Fridley is definitely the best public school in the area.
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• B

• 877 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 60% Free or Reduced Lunch

South St. Paul Secondary School

• South St. Paul Public School District, MN
• 6-12
• 156 reviews

Alum: I enjoyed the environment that my school has. No matter who you are, you are accepted and encouraged to get involved anywhere you would like to. I knew that when I graduated from South Saint Paul Secondary School, I was prepared for whatever came my way. When I started college, I was a bit shy but as soon as I started classes I settled right in. SSPPS prepared me socially, academically, and personally. I left high school with an open mind to the world around me, curious about what I did not know. If I were to change anything, I would add a mentoring program. Many students graduate with an idea of what they would like to pursue, but I wish there was that added bonus of having people in their field sharing their knowledge with young minds.
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• B

• 1,766 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 46% Free or Reduced Lunch

Como Park Senior High School

• St. Paul Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 199 reviews

Sophomore: Very good school! The academics, especially in the sciences and maths, are really well taught. The teachers make it interesting. The only complaint I have is about the arts program; unfortunately, the SPPS school district does not put enough money into its arts programs, even though they are, in my opinion, vital to student social and academic development.
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• B

• 1,278 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 68% Free or Reduced Lunch

Worthington Senior High School

• Worthington Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 113 reviews

Freshman: What I love about Worthington High School is that you can take college classes during your junior and senior year (11th and 12th grade) and have 2 years of college DONE! Of course it's going to take hardwork but work with the counsellors then you'll be fine. This is so good because of you'll be able to save money. There's also a lot of diversity in the town of Worthington (Koreans, Mexicans, Hispanics, African Americans, European (White), ect.). Be aware of cliques and groups of people and of rude high school students. They're are great teachers and staff and if you take the time to say "hello" or "how was your day?" It's a great way to start a conversation. There's also AP classes available, and it's a great community of people. The bathrooms are clean and great by the way!
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• B

• 870 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 60% Free or Reduced Lunch

Technical Senior High School

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 113 reviews

Junior: I like everything about this school. It has great resources and teachers. They are also different clubs and activities that you can enter. The teachers are always ready to help whenever you want. The food is good but sometimes it is not that good but they apologize by making great food the next day. The students in the school are also friendly. The Administration built a new building for the school which makes everything you do in the school better.
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• B+

• 1,493 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 50% Free or Reduced Lunch

Willmar Senior High School

• Willmar Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 111 reviews

Junior: Willmar Senior High School is a great environment for students! The teachers really care about students succeeding and doing well not only in their class, but outside of school and college! They have really great sports teams with awesome coaches (facilities getting better and better each year!), and an awesome music program that helps students grow into talented young musicians. They also have a variety of clubs and activities for students to get involved in such as speech, knowledge bowl, art club, smart club, and more! I have enjoyed my time at Willmar Senior High School and definitely recommend it to anyone who’s thinking about moving to Willmar!
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• B+

• 1,219 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 53% Free or Reduced Lunch

Denfeld High School

• Duluth Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 36 reviews

Senior: I love the culture at Denfeld; our class feels like a family and everyone respects everyone else. The school spirit is awesome and I love how we have many school traditions. I really love the building because it is old and has history rather than feeling like an average cookie cutter industrial school. The teachers are all very friendly and care about the students. The only downside I would say is that you can’t always take the classes you want to take, but that is a district problem. I love going here!
Read 36 Reviews

• B

• 842 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 52% Free or Reduced Lunch

Deer River Secondary School

• Deer River Public School District, MN
• 6-12
• 11 reviews

Middle School Student: I like this School bttr then king elementary cause the food and teachers are better 6-12 school no middle school in deer river yet
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• B

• 437 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 66% Free or Reduced Lunch

Long Prairie-Grey Secondary School

• Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District, MN
• 7-12
• 110 reviews

Senior: My experience with the Long Prairie school district has been an unforgettable one. The school is small, as well as the town that it is located in, which I believe makes the feel of coming very welcoming. The students know mostly everyone in the school, making us a big happy family. They teachers are very involved with each individuals life academically as well as mentally. I do wish that within our school more college classes would be offered. However, I understand that within a small school only so many can be.
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• B+

• 411 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 50% Free or Reduced Lunch

Madelia Secondary School

• Madelia Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 10 reviews

Senior: I love how close the school community is. At Madelia, we are a family.I wish we had access to more classes and resources to prepare for post secondary education, but I understand how hard that can be in a small school. I think Madelia has had a positive impact on my high school career.
Read 10 Reviews

• B

• 253 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 50% Free or Reduced Lunch

Renville County West Senior High School

• Renville County West School District, MN
• 7-12
• 2 reviews

High School Senior: This is a great school and the teachers try their best to teach their students.
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• B+

• 245 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 46% Free or Reduced Lunch

South Ridge Secondary School

• St. Louis County School District, MN
• 7-12
• 22 reviews

Sophomore: My experiences so far are amazing.

The staff here are all nice and understanding, and if you have any questions they will help you.

I have battled depression and anxiety and they all came together and had a meeting to discuss things they'd like to do to help me succeed and graduate on time, and that is what they did.

I now have safe places to go if I am having a bad day, and if I have any questions they are there to help me.

Things I'd like to see a change here are minimum because this school knows what it's all about.

I would reccomend anyone moving to Minnesota to come here in this small town comunity and to this school because everyone here is so nice and welcoming.
Read 22 Reviews

• B

• 243 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 46% Free or Reduced Lunch

Blackduck Secondary School

• Blackduck Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 34 reviews

Senior: I am privileged to be enrolled in a public school where parents and staff are always available for us students to receive knowledge and advice from. They haven’t just taught me the curriculum that is required but they have taught me many other Life lessons ranging from duck hunting to how our government works. The extracurricular activities at Blackduck also have taught me many life lessons that I will use through the coming years. I’m also grateful for the coaches that have had lead me throughout my childhood, for they have taught me how to trust and forgive people. In my school I would change the conception that kids who move to my school are somehow less than the “locals” and that teachers have favorites towards kids who have lived here the longest. I think these things need to change because I think its very immature and ignorant to think this way. I hope that new students don’t have to endure the things that are listed above like I have throughout my childhood.
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• B+

• 283 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 54% Free or Reduced Lunch

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Secondary School

• Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District, MN
• 7-12
• 7 reviews

• B

• 174 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 40% Free or Reduced Lunch

Nevis Secondary School

• Nevis Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 22 reviews

Senior: I have had such an amazing experience here at Nevis! From transferring here from a neighboring school in middle school I have felt welcome and enthusiastic to come to school ever since my very first day! One thing that I would like to see change about Nevis is the parking lot.
Read 22 Reviews

• B

• 282 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 48% Free or Reduced Lunch

McGregor Secondary School

• McGregor Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 9 reviews

Senior: I really enjoy how the teachers are very involved in the students. But there is a lack of respect from the students to not only each other but towards the teachers. I also would like to see long class periods for classes, rather then short periods. I don't feel like I had enough time each day to absorb the information, with the time provided, especially with the new homeroom system. This is a good school but I wish there could be little things changed about the environment to make it more personal to the student to respect and value the school their going to.
Read 9 Reviews

• B

• 185 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 46% Free or Reduced Lunch

Menahga High School

• Menahga Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 33 reviews

Senior: Menahga High School has many great teachers. Since it is such a small school, one-on-one time during classes is oftentimes very doable. However, the diversity is not good, AT ALL. In past years the administration would allow foreign exchange students to come live with families for a year, but this year it was not allowed. Since our community is mainly made up of Finnish Ancestry families, many kids do not understand the problems that happen on the outside of our "little town".
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• B

• 235 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 49% Free or Reduced Lunch

Treknorth High School

• Treknorth High School, MN
• 9-12
• 33 reviews

Alum: I attended Treknorth from 7th grade until my 12th grade graduation in 2016. Overall the experience was fairly enjoyable and allowed many opportunities both academically and socially; through AP classes or programs that brought you outside of the classroom. If you want something outside of the traditional sense of schooling, Treknorth High School might just be the right fit for you - or not.
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• B+

• 136 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 55% Free or Reduced Lunch

Ellsworth Secondary School

• Ellsworth Public School District, MN
• 7-12
• 2 reviews

Parent: Small school where kids aren't just a number. Teachers really want to see their students succeed and work to help bring out the best in them.
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• B

• 71 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 48% Free or Reduced Lunch

Tri-County Secondary School

• Tri-County School District, MN
• 7-12
• 22 reviews

High School Senior: The teacher's are very committed and you feel like family here.
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• B

• 89 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• 47% Free or Reduced Lunch