For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 1,752 students in Cass County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, MN are Pillager Senior High School, Pine River-backus Alp and Little Sand. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Cass County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pillager 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 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pillager Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2117
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2117
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pine River-backus Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Little Sand
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Central Lakes Adventure School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12763 County Road 1 Sw
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3875
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3875
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pine River-backus High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 1st St N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4425
Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Cass Lake-bena Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15308 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Northland Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
15353 Silver Eagle Dr Nw
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-3000
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-3000
Gr: K-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1
Rank: n/an/a
Up North Learning Center
Special Education School
5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, MN include Pillager Senior High School, Pine River-backus Alp and Little Sand.
How many public high schools are located in Cass County?
12 public high schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cass County include: Central Lakes Adventure School vs. Pillager Senior High School, Pillager Senior High School vs. Central Lakes Adventure School
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