For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 544 students in Thief River Falls, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Thief River Falls, MN are Northwest Area Learning Center and Lincoln Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thief River Falls, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Thief River Falls have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Thief River Falls, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Thief River Falls, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Labree Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Knight Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Summer Nw Area Learning Center
Alternative School
230 Labree Ave So
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Thief River Falls, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Thief River Falls, MN include Northwest Area Learning Center and Lincoln Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Thief River Falls?
3 public high schools are located in Thief River Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Thief River Falls?
Thief River Falls public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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