Park Rapids Area High School

Park Rapids Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
401 Huntsinger Ave,  Park Rapids, MN
Park Rapids Public School District
3.6
1.0
457 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
26
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
40%
State Average
31.9%
Science
23.9%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
212:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
83.3%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
5.2%
Native American
3.6%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Dakota State University 68 Students
University of North Dakota 50 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 48 Students
Bemidji State University 47 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 46 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 43 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 30 Students
South Dakota State University 20 Students
Concordia College 19 Students
Minnesota State Community and Technical College 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 26 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Business 18 Students
Biology 15 Students
Education 9 Students
Elementary Education 8 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Architecture 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 44 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/11/2024
I have loved my experience at Park Rapids Area High School. As a senior, I look back and see how many great opportunities I have had, such as wrestling, FFA, Student Council, National Honor Society, band, Spanish Club, BPA, Panther Mascot Team, and more. I also have grown to love watching many of the sporting events we have at Park Rapids and seeing students, alumni, teachers, and community members showing off their panther pride.
4.0 Senior
6/17/2024
The school is fairly good, but not the best that it could be. I like a lot of the food, activities and whatnot, but they could be better.
4.0 Senior
12/12/2023
At Park Rapids high school there are only a few sports. I wish this would extend. There are also some very good teacher, but there are also teachers who sit you in front of a video and expect you to learn. I think my school is fairly safe and administration is run smoothly. I wish that lunches were a bit better, but that is the least of my concerns. Overall, Park Rapids is a very nice high school
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 other
11/18/2025
My experience with this school has been overwhelmingly negative. The issues start with the administration, which is disorganized, unresponsive, and often dismissive of students’ concerns. Communication is inconsistent at best, and important information is frequently delivered late or not at all.The...

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Park Rapids Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Park Rapids, MN, in the Park Rapids neighborhood, and is served by the Park Rapids Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 457 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Park Rapids Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 77%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $321,914. Discover additional schools in the area, like Park Rapids Virtual Academy High, Headwaters Education Learning Program, Century School, and more. Learn more about what Park Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Park Rapids Area High School.

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