For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 1,888 students in Houston County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Houston County, MN are Caledonia Senior High School, Spring Grove Secondary and Summit Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Houston County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caledonia 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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Houston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Spring Grove Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 742-9939
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 742-9939
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 742-9843
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 742-9843
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Houston Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
La Crescent Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Houston County Jdc School
Alternative School
306 S Marshall St
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3389
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3389
Gr: 4-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Spectrum Program
Special Education School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 474-6882
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Houston County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Houston County, MN include Caledonia Senior High School, Spring Grove Secondary and Summit Learning Program.
How many public high schools are located in Houston County?
10 public high schools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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