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Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-3026
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,797 students in Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,797 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#179 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
45%
54%
51%
50%
41%
79%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.59
% American Indian
17%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
73%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,686 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,911 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,686
$17,854
Spending / Student
$23,911
$18,580

Best Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1221 Rossman Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Afterschool Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
E-laker Online School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
High School Extended Year Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Laker Transitions
Special Education School
1104 West River Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4760
Grades: 12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
204 E Willlow
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Grades: PK
| 75 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 12 public schools serving 2,797 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #182 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
73% of Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,911 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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