Minnesota records another high graduation rate in 2025

Minnesota’s four-year high school graduation rate rose to 84.9% in 2025, up from 84.2% in 2024, and 61,935 students graduated on time statewide. St. Paul Public Schools’ rate increased to 77.8% from 76.5%.

Minnesota’s four-year graduation rate climbed to 84.9% in 2025, a slight rise from 84.2% in 2024, the state Department of Education reported. Several districts posted gains while others saw declines, and the state also released related 2024 career and college readiness data. St. Paul Public Schools recorded an increase in its four-year rate for 2025. State officials said they will monitor the effects of Operation Metro Surge and other disruptions on students going forward. Key facts: - The statewide four-year graduation rate was 84.9% in 2025, up from 84.2% in 2024. - A total of 61,935 students received diplomas on time in 2025 across Minnesota. - St. Paul Public Schools’ four-year rate rose to 77.8% in 2025 from 76.5% in 2024; students with limited or interrupted formal education graduated at 27.87% in the district. - Minneapolis Public Schools’ rate declined to 72.76% in 2025 from 73.8% in 2024. - The Anoka-Hennepin district increased to 88.75% from 85.6%, and Rosemount–Apple Valley–Eagan rose to 88.72% from 88.13%. - Most student groups saw increases in their four-year rates, while English learners, migrant students and students in foster care experienced year-to-year declines though they have shown gains since 2021. Summary: The 2025 results represent another statewide high and show uneven outcomes across districts and student groups. Officials noted they will watch the impacts of Operation Metro Surge and other disruptions on students and continue analyzing the data. Further details about follow-up actions were not specified.