DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH

1301 ROOSEVELT AVE
DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501

hs.dlschools.net/

791 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Detroit Lakes Senior High School, located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As part of the Detroit Lakes Public School District, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, attend a technical college, or pursue a four-year university degree.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Lakes Area, maintaining a strong sense of community pride through its athletics, arts, and student organizations. By providing a diverse array of electives and support services, Detroit Lakes Senior High strives to meet the individual needs of its student body while promoting personal growth and civic responsibility. Their digital presence, maintained through their official website, offers families and students easy access to calendars, administrative resources, and information regarding ongoing school initiatives.

791

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	20
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	34
American Indian	131
Pacific Islander	1

White
598 (75.6%)
American Indian
131 (16.6%)
Two or More
34 (4.3%)
Hispanic
20 (2.5%)
Black
5 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Phone:	(218)847-4491
Website:	http://hs.dlschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 205

Grade 10 198

Grade 11 180

Grade 12 208