For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 225 students in the neighborhood of Seward, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Seward are Takoda Prep, Voa High School and Lincoln International High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Seward, Minneapolis, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Seward, Minneapolis, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Voa High Extended, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Seward, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Takoda Prep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1845 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Voa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Kennedy St Ne, Suite 140
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 375-0700
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 375-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln International High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8690
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8690
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Takoda Prep Extended
Alternative School
1845 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Voa High Extended
Alternative School
2300 Kennedy St Ne, Suite 140
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 375-0700
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 375-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Seward, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Seward, Minneapolis, MN include Takoda Prep, Voa High School and Lincoln International High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Seward, Minneapolis?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Seward, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Seward, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Seward, Minneapolis public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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