For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 524 students in Park Rapids, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Park Rapids, MN are Headwaters Educ Learning Program and Park Rapids Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Rapids, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Park Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Park Rapids, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Park Rapids Senior High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Park Rapids, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6400
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Park Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Park Rapids, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Park Rapids, MN include Headwaters Educ Learning Program and Park Rapids Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Park Rapids?
3 public high schools are located in Park Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Rapids?
Park Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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