publichighGrade 9-12

Detroit Lakes Senior High

1301 Roosevelt Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, United States

+1 (218) 847-4491

http://hs.dlschools.net/

5.8

Overall Rating

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Detroit Lakes Senior High Overview

About This School

Detroit Lakes Senior High is a public high in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, serving 791 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 64% in ELA and 52% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 53 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $59,872. Counseling resources include a ratio of 263 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 76% White, 4% Two or More Races, 3% Hispanic, and 1% Black.

791

Total Students

Grade 9-12

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

53 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts64%

Mathematics52%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Becker County

Students per Counselor

263:1

Detroit Lakes Senior High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

64%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 54%State Avg: 48%

52%

Mathematics

City Avg: 43%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12:1

State Avg: 14.3:1

263

Students per Counselor

Detroit Lakes Senior High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$59,872

City Avg: $59,872

State Avg: $64,511

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor263:1

Detroit Lakes Senior High Student Demographics

Student Body

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

Total Enrollment: 791 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White75.6%

Hispanic2.53%

Asian0.25%

Black0.63%

Two or More Races4.3%

Native American16.56%

Detroit Lakes Senior High Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Detroit Lakes Senior High

Q: What is Detroit Lakes Senior High?

A: Detroit Lakes Senior High is a high public located in Detroit Lakes.

Q: How many students attend Detroit Lakes Senior High?

A: Detroit Lakes Senior High has approximately 791 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Senior High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Senior High is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Detroit Lakes Senior High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Detroit Lakes Senior High - Detroit Lakes, MN

Quick Facts about Detroit Lakes Senior High
School Name	Detroit Lakes Senior High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	1301 Roosevelt Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN
County	Becker County
Phone	+1 (218) 847-4491
Total Students	791
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	53
Rating	5.8/10
ELA Proficiency	64%
Math Proficiency	52%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Lakes Senior High

What is Detroit Lakes Senior High?

Detroit Lakes Senior High is a high public located in Detroit Lakes.

How many students attend Detroit Lakes Senior High?

Detroit Lakes Senior High has approximately 791 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Lakes Senior High is 14:1.

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