For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 460 students in Howard Lake, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Howard Lake, MN are Hlww Alternative Learning Program, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School and Trek Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard Lake, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Howard Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Howard Lake, 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 Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Howard Lake, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw, Po Box
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Trek Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Alp Credit Recovery
Alternative School
8700 County Road 6 Sw, Po Box
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Step Td Program
Special Education School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 11-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Howard Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Howard Lake, MN include Hlww Alternative Learning Program, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School and Trek Program.
How many public high schools are located in Howard Lake?
5 public high schools are located in Howard Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Lake?
Howard Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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