For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,413 students in Waseca County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Waseca County, MN are Waseca Area Learning Center, Waseca Senior High School and Nrheg Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Waseca County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Waseca County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waseca Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waseca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Waseca Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1717 2nd St Nw
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5470
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Nrheg Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waseca County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waseca County, MN include Waseca Area Learning Center, Waseca Senior High School and Nrheg Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Waseca County?
4 public high schools are located in Waseca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca County?
Waseca County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Waseca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waseca County include: Nrheg Secondary vs. Waseca Senior High School, Nrheg Secondary vs. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Sec, Waseca Senior High School vs. Nrheg Secondary
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