DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. school district, located in DETROIT LAKES, MN with about 857 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH School, located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As part of the Detroit Lakes Public School District, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, attend a technical college, or pursue a four-year university degree.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Lakes Area, maintaining a strong sense of community pride through its athletics, arts, and student organizations. By providing a diverse array of electives and support services, DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH strives to meet the individual needs of its student body while promoting personal growth and civic responsibility. Their digital presence, maintained through their official website, offers families and students easy access to calendars, administrative resources, and information regarding ongoing school initiatives.

For more information, contact DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH at (218) 847-4491 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.