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DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
28
Schools
8,554
Students
$18,265
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
42.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
84.2%
Graduation Rate
-2.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 8,554 students across 28 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,265 is above average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (28)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CONGDON ELEMENTARYKG–05452
HOMECROFT ELEMENTARYPK–05402
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARYKG–05254
LAURA MACARTHUR ELEMENTARYPK–05320
LESTER PARK ELEMENTARYKG–05575
Lowell ElementaryKG–05276
Lowell Elementary Spanish ImmersionKG–05328
MYERS-WILKINS ELEMENTARYPK–05341
PIEDMONT ELEMENTARYPK–05426
STOWE ELEMENTARYPK–05239
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LINCOLN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08524
ORDEAN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08989
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academic Excellence Online09–1283
ALC Independent Study09–12128
ALC School Within a School06–12286
DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL09–12940
DULUTH AREA LEARNING CENTER06–1288
East High School09–121,494
THE BRIDGE12–1215
Other Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arrowhead Academy04–1226
Bethany Crisis ShelterKG–120
CHESTER CREEK ACADEMYKG–1247
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATIONPK–PK200
LAKESIDE ACADEMYKG–120
MERRITT CREEK ACADEMYKG–1278
Rockridge AcademyKG–1223
SPECIAL ED. N.P.PK–120
SUPERIOR ACADEMYKG–1220
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,265+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
30%
State
55.1%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal
14.6%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
28
Schools
8,554
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.2%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,265 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 28 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 28 public schools, serving a total of 8,554 students.
What is the graduation rate for DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 84.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $18,265 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
43% of students in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.