Education in the City of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

The Detroit Lakes School District #22 encompasses an area of approximately 327 square miles with a population of 14,827. The School District serves over 3,200 students, from pre-school through Grade 12. In addition to the traditional K-12 program, the District operates a community education program, a pre-school program, and serves as host district for area school's special education handicapped students. The School District also participates in a regional cooperative service agreement for services varying from low incidence special education needs to specialized high tech computer services.

Detroit Lakes' education system has been ranked as one of the finest in Minnesota. Seventy-five percent (75%) of school graduates attend post secondary schools following graduation. The Detroit Lakes School District is one of 108 schools nationwide to offer the International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous college preparatory program in which students may earn college credits after passing an international exam.

The Detroit Lakes School system includes three elementary schools, a middle school, and a senior high school. Students throughout the District are bussed to various schools on one of the District's thirty (30) bus routes.

Public Schools

In addition to the Public Schools, there are three parochial schools in Detroit Lakes:

Holy Rosary Catholic School
1032 Washington Avenue
218-847-5306
Adventist Christian School
404 Richwood Road
218-847-8961
Faith Christian School
24688 County Highway 6
218-847-1040

Post-Secondary Education

The Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Detroit Lakes is a Center of Excellence for Technical and Flexible Education.

MSCTC-Detroit Lakes is part of a four campus college, and is a member of The Minnesota State College & University System. Classes are offered by the semesters, with starts in the Fall, Spring and Summer.

Enrollment is just over 800 students, in 22 different on-campus programs/majors. Students may also seek a 4 year degree through agreements set with SW State University and/or Mayville State University. MSCTC through Minnesota Online.

Food Service is available on Campus, and also Daycare provided through the Mahube Agency.

Student Organizations include - Student Senate, Skills USA, and the Beta Pi Psi Chapter Honor Society.

Support services available to promote student academic success.

Contact information for the Detroit Lakes Campus:

Local: 218-846-3700

Toll Free: 800-492-4836

Fax: 218-846-3710

900 Highway 34 East

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

For a complete and up-to-date listing of programs and information, visit our college website at: www.minnesota.edu

Moorhead State University, North Dakota State University and Concordia College, all located within 45 miles of Detroit Lakes provide a ready supply of technical, professional and scientific people to meet the needs of your firm. Classes are offered by these Universities at the Minnesota Community and Technical College in Detroit Lakes.

Adult Education

Click here to visit the Detroit Lakes Community Education and Recreation pages.