For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 819 students in Aitkin County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Aitkin County, MN are Aitkin Secondary School, Hill City Senior High School and Mcgregor Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aitkin County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Aitkin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Aitkin County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aitkin Secondary School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Aitkin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aitkin Secondary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Gr: 7-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hill City Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Mcgregor Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mcgregor Area Learning Program
Alternative School
25 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Aitkin County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Aitkin County, MN include Aitkin Secondary School, Hill City Senior High School and Mcgregor Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Aitkin County?
5 public high schools are located in Aitkin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin County?
Aitkin County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.