For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 702 students in Pennington County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Pennington County, MN are Lincoln Senior High School, Northwest Area Learning Center and Goodridge Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennington 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 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pennington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Pennington County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln 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 15% 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 Pennington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Knight Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Labree Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Goodridge Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Osmund Ave
Goodridge, MN 56725
(218) 378-4133
Goodridge, MN 56725
(218) 378-4133
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summer Nw Area Learning Center
Alternative School
230 Labree Ave So
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pennington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Booster Club Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
601 County Road 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Franklin Prowler Academy Targ Servs (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 S. Spruce Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Northwest Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
230 Labree Ave. S.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pennington County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Pennington County, MN include Lincoln Senior High School, Northwest Area Learning Center and Goodridge Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Pennington County?
4 public high schools are located in Pennington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennington County?
Pennington County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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