Lakeville North High School is a public high school in northern Lakeville, Minnesota, United States. Formerly Lakeville Senior High School, LNHS received its current name when a second high school, Lakeville South High School, was built. Grades 9–12 attend the school, and its principal is Kim Budde.
Serving 1,866 students in grades 7-12, Lakeville North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,866 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeville North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lakeville North High School's student population of 1,866 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,866 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Lakeville North High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeville North High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeville North High School's ranking?
Lakeville North High School is ranked #534 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lakeville North High School often compared to?
Lakeville North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeville South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeville North High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeville North High School is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakeville North High School?
1,866 students attend Lakeville North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lakeville North High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeville North High School?
Lakeville North High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeville North High School offer ?
Lakeville North High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeville North High School part of?
Lakeville North High School is part of Lakeville Area Schools School District.
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