For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 542 students in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Near North are North High School and Banaadir Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North High 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
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Banaadir Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN include North High School and Banaadir Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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