For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 465 students in Pope County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pope County, MN are Minnewaska Secondary and Minnewaska Area Win Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Pope County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Minnewaska Secondary, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pope County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnewaska Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Gr: 7-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Minnewaska Area Win Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 John St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Minnewaska Secondary Alternative Pg
Alternative School
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pope County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pope County, MN include Minnewaska Secondary and Minnewaska Area Win Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Pope County?
3 public high schools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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