Serving 639 students in grades 9-12, Pequot Lakes Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pequot Lakes Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pequot Lakes Senior High School's student population of 639 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Pequot Lakes Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pequot Lakes Senior High School is 0.10, 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
#844 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pequot Lakes Senior High School's ranking?
Pequot Lakes Senior High School is ranked #844 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pequot Lakes Senior High School often compared to?
Pequot Lakes Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brainerd Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pequot Lakes Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pequot Lakes Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pequot Lakes Senior High School?
639 students attend Pequot Lakes Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pequot Lakes Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pequot Lakes Senior High School?
Pequot Lakes Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pequot Lakes Senior High School offer ?
Pequot Lakes Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pequot Lakes Senior High School part of?
Pequot Lakes Senior High School is part of Pequot Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
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