The most improved public high schools in Minnesota are Isd 728 Focus/journey, Moorhead Alc and Swwc Elc - Belview.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 297
831
Avg. Improved Rank: 502
Most Improved Public High Schools in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +831
(from 1,526 to 695)
(from 1,526 to 695)
Grades: 1-12
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +831
(from 1,526 to 695)
(from 1,526 to 695)
Grades: 5-12
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Swwc Elc - Belview
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +831
(from 1,526 to 695)
(from 1,526 to 695)
Grades: K-12
102 S 2nd St
Belview, MN 56214
(507) 938-4111
Belview, MN 56214
(507) 938-4111
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Swwc Elc - Willmar
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +831
(from 1,526 to 695)
(from 1,526 to 695)
Grades: K-12
1703 Technology Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Winona Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +831
(from 1,526 to 695)
(from 1,526 to 695)
Grades: 5-12
1299 West 3rd St
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 494-1461
Rank: #66.
Fosston Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +663
(from 1,044 to 381)
(from 1,044 to 381)
Grades: 7-12
301 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Rank: #77.
Pelican Rapids Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +568
(from 1,103 to 535)
(from 1,103 to 535)
Grades: 7-12
310 S Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-5910
Rank: #88.
Staples-motley Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +555
(from 1,180 to 625)
(from 1,180 to 625)
Grades: 9-12
401 Centennial Dr
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2431
Rank: #99.
Tri-county Secondary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +551
(from 1,036 to 485)
(from 1,036 to 485)
Grades: 7-12
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Rank: #1010.
Integrated Arts Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +547
(from 1,197 to 650)
(from 1,197 to 650)
Grades: 9-12
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Rank: #1111.
Pact Charter Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +521
(from 1,103 to 582)
(from 1,103 to 582)
Grades: 6-12
7729 161st Ave Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Rank: #1212.
Minnewaska Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +505
(from 1,144 to 639)
(from 1,144 to 639)
Grades: 7-12
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Bellaire Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 5-9
2540 County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5530
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5530
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Compass Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 6-12
1234 Columbus Ave
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Mcf-red Wing Maginnis High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 8-12
1079 Highway 292
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3638
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3638
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 9-12
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 9-12
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: 7-12
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Rochester Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +502
(from 1,197 to 695)
(from 1,197 to 695)
Grades: K-12
334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Rank: #2020.
Rtr Secondary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +480
(from 1,033 to 553)
(from 1,033 to 553)
Grades: 6-12
111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Rank: #2121.
Adrian Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +477
(from 1,171 to 694)
(from 1,171 to 694)
Grades: 9-12
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Rank: #2222.
Springfield Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +457
(from 896 to 439)
(from 896 to 439)
Grades: 7-12
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Rank: #2323.
Royalton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +437
(from 673 to 236)
(from 673 to 236)
Grades: 9-12
120 S Hawthorn St
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4240
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4240
Rank: #2424.
Nevis Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +432
(from 804 to 372)
(from 804 to 372)
Grades: 7-12
210 Pleasant St W
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-1204
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-1204
Rank: #2525.
Lakeview Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +413
(from 995 to 582)
(from 995 to 582)
Grades: 7-12
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Rank: #2626.
6-12th Grade Building
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +386
(from 948 to 562)
(from 948 to 562)
Grades: 6-12
712 3rd St
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Rank: #2727.
Century Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +367
(from 544 to 177)
(from 544 to 177)
Grades: 8-12
2525 Viola Rd Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5100
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5100
Rank: #2828.
Lila Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +343
(from 951 to 608)
(from 951 to 608)
Grades: 6-12
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Rank: #2929.
Ortonville Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +325
(from 1,279 to 954)
(from 1,279 to 954)
Grades: 7-12
200 Trojan Dr
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6183
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6183
Rank: #3030.
Wabasso Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +324
(from 923 to 599)
(from 923 to 599)
Grades: 7-12
1333 May St
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Rank: #3131.
Cook County Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +316
(from 989 to 673)
(from 989 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Rank: #3232.
Cromwell-wright Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +313
(from 1,144 to 831)
(from 1,144 to 831)
Grades: 7-12
5624 Highway 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Rank: #3333.
Perham Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +308
(from 611 to 303)
(from 611 to 303)
Grades: 9-12
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Rank: #3434.
Marshall County Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +301
(from 1,279 to 978)
(from 1,279 to 978)
Grades: 7-12
310 Minnesota Ave W
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Rank: #3535.
Jordan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +297
(from 804 to 507)
(from 804 to 507)
Grades: 9-12
600 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-4400
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-4400
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