The most improved public high schools in Minnesota are River Bend Area Learning Center, A.
G. A. P. E. Teen Parent and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 798
1,125
Avg. Improved Rank: 961
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Minnesota (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1125
(from 1,798 to 673)
(from 1,798 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Rank: #22.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1115
(from 1,788 to 673)
(from 1,788 to 673)
Grades: 5-12
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Rank: #33.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1097
(from 1,140 to 43)
(from 1,140 to 43)
Grades: 9-12
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Rank: #44.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1086
(from 1,759 to 673)
(from 1,759 to 673)
Grades: 1-12
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Rank: #55.
Washburn High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1083
(from 1,590 to 507)
(from 1,590 to 507)
Grades: 9-12
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Rank: #66.
Central High Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1077
(from 1,750 to 673)
(from 1,750 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #77.
Crow River Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1059
(from 1,732 to 673)
(from 1,732 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1037
(from 1,710 to 673)
(from 1,710 to 673)
Grades: 5-12
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1037
(from 1,710 to 673)
(from 1,710 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
West Central Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1037
(from 1,710 to 673)
(from 1,710 to 673)
Grades: 6-12
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Rank: #1111.
Wright Technical Center Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1005
(from 1,678 to 673)
(from 1,678 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Rank: #1212.
Greenway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1003
(from 1,435 to 432)
(from 1,435 to 432)
Grades: 9-12
308 Roosevelt Ave
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-1287
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-1287
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Harbor City International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +990
(from 1,211 to 221)
(from 1,211 to 221)
Grades: 9-12
332 W Michigan Street Ste 300
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Integrated Arts Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +990
(from 1,624 to 634)
(from 1,624 to 634)
Grades: 9-12
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Rank: #1515.
Centennial Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +979
(from 1,652 to 673)
(from 1,652 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
4881 101st Ln Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Rank: #1616.
Highland Park Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +963
(from 1,513 to 550)
(from 1,513 to 550)
Grades: 9-12
1015 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Rank: #1717.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +956
(from 1,184 to 228)
(from 1,184 to 228)
Grades: 9-12
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Arrowhead Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 4-12
1918 Arlington Ave N
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 625-6766
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 625-6766
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Augsburg Fairview Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
2504 Columbus Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 333-1614
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 333-1614
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Mora Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Sage Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
3900 85th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-4020
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-4020
Rank: #2626.
Cromwell-wright Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +906
(from 1,514 to 608)
(from 1,514 to 608)
Grades: 7-12
5624 Highway 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +902
(from 1,523 to 621)
(from 1,523 to 621)
Grades: 9-12
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mesabi Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +902
(from 1,575 to 673)
(from 1,575 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
800 E 21st St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Rank: #2929.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +896
(from 1,569 to 673)
(from 1,569 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Rank: #3030.
Rtr Secondary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +866
(from 1,211 to 345)
(from 1,211 to 345)
Grades: 6-12
111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Rank: #3131.
Hancock Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +859
(from 1,172 to 313)
(from 1,172 to 313)
Grades: 7-12
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hastings Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +847
(from 1,520 to 673)
(from 1,520 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7690
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7690
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +847
(from 1,520 to 673)
(from 1,520 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Rank: #3434.
East Grand Forks Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +827
(from 1,435 to 608)
(from 1,435 to 608)
Grades: 9-12
1420 4th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-2405
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-2405
Rank: #3535.
6-12th Grade Building
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +798
(from 1,295 to 497)
(from 1,295 to 497)
Grades: 6-12
712 3rd St
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
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