The average student:teacher ratio in Minnesota public high schools is approximately 16:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
3:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Public High Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Epsilon
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
14300 Cty Rd 62
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Marshall Career And Technical Insti
Vocational School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
900 N Highway 59
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Mounds View Adult Education
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 12
2574 County Rd 10
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6250
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6250
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Pines School Day Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 8-12
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
School #519
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
1145 Shenandoah Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
917 New Chance
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Compass-bell Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1374 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Crossroads School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
22426 St. Francis Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Reach Academy
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
3490 Lexington Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7903
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7903
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Rochester Alc Recovery Program
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
37 Wood Lake Dr Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Special Ed-non Public
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4960
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4960
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
917 Sun
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8204
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
917 Tea
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
The Anicca Program
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
2200 Lyman Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 361-6175
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 361-6175
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Cvsec Step
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Futures Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1610 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-1455
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Harrison Education Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
501 Irving Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2680
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2680
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Karner Blue Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-9
3764 95th Ave Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Katherine Johnson Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
713 Anderson Avenue North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6897
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6897
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
599 Cardigan Road
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(612) 351-4566
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(612) 351-4566
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Mid State Educational Dist Steps Trans. Prog
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 12
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Minnesota River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
801 Davis Street
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Mn Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
400 6th Ave Se
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Mn Academy For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Mps Metro Ha
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
425 5th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-12
1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Rank: #18 - 4318. - 43.
Quora Secondary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5402
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5402
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average public high schools student:teacher ratio?
The Minnesota average public high schools student:teacher ratio is 16:1 for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Minnesota?
The best top ranked public high schools in Minnesota include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Brittany's Place and Epsilon.
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