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Anoka High School

High School · Anoka-hennepin School District · Anoka, MN

An Anoka-hennepin School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3939 N 7TH AVE, Anoka, MN 55303

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation10.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$15,130
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Anoka High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
39%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Anoka High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,459/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anoka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,351

Median home value

$338,700

Median rent

$1,348/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·75 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anoka-hennepin Specialty ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–121.2 mi2Compare →
BridgesEnrollment path unverified4.9121.4 mi77Compare →
Secondary Technical Ed Prog S.t.e.pEnrollment path unverified5.510–121.6 mi59Compare →
Secondary Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.06–121.6 mi99Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Anoka-hennepin School District

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#33 of 44
District spending per student
$15,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anoka High School is listed in Anoka-Hennepin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anoka High School

Anoka High School is a public high school in Anoka, MN, part of Anoka-hennepin School District, serving approximately 2,353 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anoka High School

What grades does Anoka High School serve?

Anoka High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Anoka High School?

Anoka High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,353 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anoka High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Anoka High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anoka High School rank in MN?

Anoka High School ranks #1,199 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Anoka High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Anoka High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Anoka High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anoka High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Anoka High School a charter school?

No, Anoka High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anoka High School a Title I school?

No, Anoka High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anoka High School?

37.0% of students at Anoka High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
123
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anoka County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 55303)
52,121
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55303; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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