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Best Becker County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 2,066 students in Becker County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Becker County, MN are Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center and Frazee Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Becker County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Becker County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Becker County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frazee Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Becker County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 Roosevelt Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Frazee Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 N Lake St
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3181
Gr: 7-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Lake Park Audubon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Vigen Ln
Lake Park, MN 56554
(218) 325-0754
Gr: 6-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Waubun Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Afterschool Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Circle Of Life Academy
35233 Mission Road
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
E-laker Online School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
High School Extended Year Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laker Transitions
Special Education School
1104 West River Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4760
Gr: 12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Alc
Alternative School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Becker County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Becker County, MN include Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center and Frazee Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Becker County?
13 public high schools are located in Becker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Becker County?
Becker County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Becker County are often viewed compared to one another?

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