For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 383 students in Finlayson, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Finlayson, MN are Crossroads Area Learning Center and East Central Senior Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Finlayson, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Finlayson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Finlayson, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Central Senior Secondary, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Finlayson, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
East Central Senior Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Finlayson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Finlayson, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Finlayson, MN include Crossroads Area Learning Center and East Central Senior Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Finlayson?
2 public high schools are located in Finlayson.
What is the racial composition of students in Finlayson?
Finlayson public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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