For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 2,621 students in Chisago County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Chisago County, MN are Chisago Lakes Senior High School, Pathway To Change and North Branch Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chisago County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Chisago County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Chisago County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chisago Lakes Senior High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chisago County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chisago Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29400 Olinda Tr
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2500
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pathway To Change
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
North Branch Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Rush City Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51001 Fairfield Ave
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Gr: 7-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10363 Liberty Ln
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1214
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1214
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes High School Alt Learning Prog
Alternative School
29400 Olinda Tr
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2500
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-rush City
Alternative School
7600 525th St
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-0400
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-0400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Skillbuilding Opportunities For Academy
Special Education School
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
10363 Liberty Lane
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12
Chisago County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Fairview Day Treatment Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Gr: 6-12
Franconia School Record (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Missing Address
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Level 4 Program Pathways To Change (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Avenue
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Trio Program High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 566
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
10363 Liberty
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chisago County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Chisago County, MN include Chisago Lakes Senior High School, Pathway To Change and North Branch Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chisago County?
13 public high schools are located in Chisago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chisago County?
Chisago County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Chisago County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chisago County include: North Branch Area High School vs. Chisago Lakes Senior High School, Chisago Lakes Senior High School vs. North Branch Area High School, Rush City Secondary vs. North Branch Area High School
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