Very Good
#546 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 27% in state
Blaine High School
High School · Anoka-hennepin School District · Blaine, MN
An Anoka-hennepin School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12555 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Blaine High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blaine High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blaine), 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
$88,163
Median home value
$269,600
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Anoka-hennepin School District
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Blaine High School is listed in Anoka-Hennepin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blaine High School
Blaine High School is a public high school in Blaine, MN, part of Anoka-hennepin School District, serving approximately 3,103 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #546 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Blaine High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blaine High School
What grades does Blaine High School serve?
Blaine High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Blaine High School?
Blaine High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaine High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blaine High School rank in MN?
Blaine High School ranks #546 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Blaine High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blaine High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Blaine High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blaine High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blaine High School a charter school?
No, Blaine High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blaine High School a Title I school?
No, Blaine High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blaine High School?
35.8% of students at Blaine 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
- 3,103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (763) 506-6500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55434)
- 33,133
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
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 55434; 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
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