For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
401 Huntsinger Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 237-6418
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
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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