For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,413 students in Waseca County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Waseca County, MN are Waseca Area Learning Center, Waseca Senior High School and Nrheg Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca County, 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 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Waseca County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Waseca County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waseca 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Waseca County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Waseca Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Nrheg Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Waseca County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
144 North Street
Waldorf, MN 56091
(612) 805-2770
Waldorf, MN 56091
(612) 805-2770
Gr: 6-11
Exp Learners-ind. Study High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5478
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5478
Gr: 9-12
306 Ash Avenue S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Waseca Area Off Campus (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: K-6
Waseca Jwp Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca Middle Level Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
609 State Street S
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca Team Academy Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 East Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Gr: K-6
Waseca Wem Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Wcoc (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waseca County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Waseca County, MN include Waseca Area Learning Center, Waseca Senior High School and Nrheg Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Waseca County?
4 public high schools are located in Waseca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca County?
Waseca County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Waseca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waseca County include: Nrheg Secondary vs. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec, Nrheg Secondary vs. Waseca Senior High School, Waseca Senior High School vs. Nrheg Secondary
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