For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 562 students in Perham, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Perham, MN are Perham Senior High School and Perham Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perham, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Perham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public high schools.
Perham, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perham Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Perham, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perham Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Perham, Minnesota 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Perham Area Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
747 2nd Ave.
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Perham, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Perham, MN include Perham Senior High School and Perham Area Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Perham?
2 public high schools are located in Perham.
What is the racial composition of students in Perham?
Perham public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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