2022 Niche standout high schools in Minnesota

• St. Paul Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  217 reviews

Senior: I have personally had a great experience at highland park. There are so many cool people as well as different clubs, classes, and activities to explore. I believe that you can really customize your highschool experience in order to make it as enjoyable as possible. One person's experience here at highland could be totally different from someone else's!... Read 217 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,381

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Free or reduced lunch 44%

• Higher Ground Academy, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: I had a blast during my years at Higher Ground Academy! The teachers were very understanding and were always there to help the students. They made learning very enjoyable and I am glad to have had them teach me. I've made a lot of friends there too. I really like how Higher Ground Academy always looks to keep their students active. Whether it's after school clubs like Mock Trial, or just field trips, the students were never bored and were excited to go to school the next day.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• Students 421

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Free or reduced lunch 98%

• North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  364 reviews

Alum: Its nice but how the students doesnt care about the teachers is sad. Wish they cared more! All teachers are nice and it is sad how there are some that leaves after one year because it could be due to the students making fun/bullying the teachers about their looks. Although I really appreciate the teachers there as they are all welcoming and they always get you involve. It is like any regular high school. There are also many activities to do at the school. There werent much languages to learn besides ASL, Spanish, and Italian(?). There should be other languages such as mandarin just because so many speak the language and I think it would be perfect to learn it in high school instead of taking it in college as it will cost money just to learn a language instead of learning it during high school so it could help you understand or take a different language that could help the student.... Read 364 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,679

• Student-teacher ratio 28:1

• Free or reduced lunch 34%

• North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.51 out of 5  286 reviews

Junior: Not the Senior high school Overall I believe is very well mannered school for individuals. I had excellent academic resources and great staff to help you achieve your goals beyond high school . Personally, I had a great experience there so far all the teachers are very understanding and patient with students, and it’s a great environment for students to learn, be creative, and step outside the box!... Read 286 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,653

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Free or reduced lunch 39%

• Columbia Heights Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  125 reviews

Senior: What I like about Columbia Heights is the communication and involvement I have with everyone especially my teachers and social worker because they have taught me the right from wrong since it took me a while to open up to them. I was a introvert person but I decided to talk and open up to others so I can grow from what I have been struggling with and so far it has been a beautiful experience not only for me but for everyone else that has a career planned ahead. For a while, I have been struggling with communication and it has really affected me mentally because it was hard for me to deal with people's responses. I am thankful for the community at Columbia Height High school! All the hard work and effort has paid off and I am proud of learning from all the mistakes I have done throughout high school.... Read 125 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,003

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Free or reduced lunch 71%

• Minneapolis Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  348 reviews

Junior: South Senior High School is one of the most diverse (and largest) high schools in the Minneapolis Public school system. Students are able to meet peers of all different backgrounds. Each student has a counselor and a social worker to ensure everyone has a fair opportunity and receives assistance when looking at graduation requirements or colleges. Students are not left in the dark when it comes to the future. As far as academics, students have numerous resources such as the Math or Writing Center, where they can receive tutoring from teachers or even peers. South offers a wide range of sports and clubs, with JV, Varsity, and even "A" or "B" teams, ensuring that every student at every level can participate. Overall, South is a wonderful public school with many resources for all students.... Read 348 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,644

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Free or reduced lunch 52%

• Fridley Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  140 reviews

Senior: My experience at Fridley Senior High School is a very fun, learnable, and memory lasting. I had not many friends, however, the friends that I have are still my friends even after high school. For the most part, I really like the teachers there. I think the teachers does a good job helping out the students overall and if you didn't understand anything you could always go ask the teachers for help and figure out a schedule that works for both the students and the teachers.... Read 140 reviews

• grade B

• Students 916

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Free or reduced lunch 55%

• Bloomington Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.43 out of 5  239 reviews

Alum: Time really flies when you’re in high school, that’s why I appreciated every moment of this school. The teachers really want to see you succeed along with helping you get there! Although this is the case, I’d love to see more clubs and groups for all kinds of students!... Read 239 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,597

• Student-teacher ratio 32:1

• Free or reduced lunch 54%

• Richfield Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  143 reviews

Alum: Both my husband and I graduated from Richfield High School (RHS), and are thrilled to reside in the district. Our children attend Richfield Public Schools, and will be attending RHS in a few short years! I am entering year 20 of teaching mathematics at RHS...and there is no place I'd rather be. The genuine care and concern that my fellow teachers have for our student body, the wealth of knowledge each teacher has regarding their subject area, and the amount of effort and thoughtfulness put into our lesson plans to meet each student where they're at is impressive. The diversity of the student body is absolutely beautiful; it is truly one of our greatest strengths. The sports and extracurricular offerings are widespread and very welcoming of all students. I am so proud to be at teacher at RHS, and I fully support our school and the difference we are making in students' lives.... Read 143 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,137

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Free or reduced lunch 54%

• St. Paul Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  221 reviews

Junior: Overall, my experience at Como Park has been good. I haven't had any issues with any teachers and in fact they support me and I have a good relationship with every teacher. The teaching and academics, I feel like they could be improved upon since some teachers would confuse students. The diversity is somewhat good since there are people of different races but it has a bigger group of one race over the other. The safety could possibly be improved since there are students that would often have conflict between themselves. The school is great and I would recommend it to others!... Read 221 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,163

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Free or reduced lunch 67%

• Duluth Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  48 reviews

Senior: Denfeld is a great school! The community and staff are unmatched. But the students are definitely 50/50 - if half of the students were as involved and academically motivated as the other half, it would be one amazing school. BEST school in the area 100%... Read 48 reviews

• grade B

• Students 932

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Free or reduced lunch 44%

• Deer River Public School District, MN•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  12 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... Read 12 reviews

• grade B

• Students 448

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Free or reduced lunch 65%

• Willmar Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  128 reviews

Junior: My experience at Willmar Senior High has been limited but it has been good. I am currently a junior and I am about to be a senior. The 2021-2022 school year has been my first school year where I was completely in school. I didn’t get to fully experience my freshman and sophomore year due to COVID. I was stuck at home due to the virus. However, my year has been pretty good. A lot of teachers do a great job at what they do. They’re pretty flexible when working with you if you’re stuck behind and they’re nice. They like to talk to you and are involved in extracurricular activities or hobbies. They try their best to make your education better and easier for you. Every teacher is different when it comes to their classroom, but it’s a pretty straightforward school and it’s very diverse so there’s a lot of opportunity to meet new people!... Read 128 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,296

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Free or reduced lunch 48%

• St. Cloud Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  133 reviews

Alum: I personally had a great experience at Tech High School! I loved most of my teachers, received a stellar education, and enjoyed my experiences with sports teams and clubs. While there is occasionally some violence, I usually feel extremely safe and comfortable being there. I loved the large public school feel and the appreciate the diversity a lot! I feel prepared for college and my future thanks to Tech!... Read 133 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,541

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Free or reduced lunch 52%

• Austin Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  244 reviews

Senior: My experience at Austin Senior High School varies. From the good times to the bad. Usually, in surveys about your high school experience, you're supposed to talk about all the football games and drama. But I would like to talk about how Austin Senior High School has changed my life. Freshmen year, also known as "the year the upperclassmen bully you." My first year taught me to trust my gut feeling in every difficult situation. Moving onto the sophomore year. The sophomore year taught me to live every moment like it's your last. Junior year was a little more difficult, it taught me to never look back once you've taken a step forward. Austin Senior High School has always had something to offer for everyone. Not only has the school taught me many things, but has helped me with some of my biggest challenges. As I move into my senior year at Austin Senior High School, I look forward to the everlasting memories it has given me throughout the past 3 years.... Read 244 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,308

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Free or reduced lunch 39%

• Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  111 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.... Read 111 reviews

• grade B

• Students 424

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Free or reduced lunch 48%

• Wadena-Deer Creek School District, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.37 out of 5  63 reviews

Junior: Great environment! Teachers are very encouraging and want us to succeed. Some go above and beyond to help us succeed. Wish there were more class options to explore more opportunities.... Read 63 reviews

• grade B

• Students 446

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Free or reduced lunch 35%

• Blackduck Public School District, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  36 reviews

Senior: I have learned so much from going to this school! The teachers are easy to understand and very understanding of those with learning disabilities. The classes are not only educational but fun and the atmosphere is phenomenal!... Read 36 reviews

• grade B

• Students 289

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Free or reduced lunch 50%

• Saint Paul, MN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade B

• Students 124

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Free or reduced lunch 93%

• St. Paul Public School District, MN•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  8 reviews

Senior: Agape High School is a school for adolescents girls. At Agape High School, they prepare you for not only high school required classes but also prepares you for college, too. They offer PSEO (Post Secondary Education Option). Agape has a childcare for you if needed. It is a very diverse school. Although it may be a small school, you still get your education even being a teen mother. They don’t discriminate people. In fact, we refer one another as sisters. The staffs and teachers there are super helpful. They will always encourage you to do your best even when tough time comes. Moreover, what’s great about Agape is that they also give you many resources to the outside world to where you need help as a teen mother.... Read 8 reviews

• grade B

• Students 44

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Free or reduced lunch 93%

• Fridley Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 76

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Free or reduced lunch 61%

• Saint Paul, MN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 97

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Free or reduced lunch 88%

• Virginia, MN•

• Public School•

• PK, K-12

• grade unavailable

• Students 51

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Free or reduced lunch 71%

• Treknorth High School, MN•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  34 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.... Read 34 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 146

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Free or reduced lunch 36%

• Mountain Lake Public Schools, MN•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  9 reviews

Senior: Average experience. I would like it if my teachers reached out more considering the schools small size. Culturally diverse in some aspects but lacking in others.... Read 9 reviews

• grade B

• Students 248

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Free or reduced lunch 42%