DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

Located at 702 Lake Avenue in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the Detroit Lakes Public School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a remote town community. Operating 14 individual school facilities, the district provides a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Across these grade levels, the district serves a total student body of 2,728 learners, comprised of 1,436 male and 1,292 female students. Demographically, the student population includes 2,015 White students, 438 American Indian students, 128 students identifying with two or more races, 84 Hispanic students, 49 Black students, 12 Asian students, and two Pacific Islander students. Grade-level cohorts remain steady across the system, progressing from 90 early learners in pre-kindergarten to a senior class of 273 students in the 12th grade.

To support its learning environment across all 14 campuses, Detroit Lakes Public Schools maintains a robust workforce totaling approximately 852 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Direct classroom instruction is provided by nearly 399 FTE teachers, who are complemented by 76 FTE instructional aides to deliver targeted support. The district’s daily operations and student services are further reinforced by an additional 377 FTE support staff personnel. Situated within Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, State Senate District 4, and State House District 4B, the district serves as an essential educational resource for the greater Detroit Lakes area. Parents, students, and researchers seeking additional insights can reach the administrative offices at (218) 847-9271 or explore further information online at dlschools.net.