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Fridley Senior High

High School · Fridley Public School District · Fridley, MN

A high school in Fridley, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6000 W MOORE LAKE DR, Fridley, MN 55432

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$17,928
Chronic Absenteeism39.8%

Students at Fridley Senior High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

69.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fridley Senior High 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,331/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fridley), 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

$77,985

Median home value

$278,600

Median rent

$1,308/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.4 AP courses·15 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·42 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
Transitions SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–120.0 mi6Compare →
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.9 mi113Compare →
Totino-grace High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9private9–120.9 mi674Compare →
Woodcrest Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–121.2 mi196Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fridley Public School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$17,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fridley Senior High is listed in FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fridley Senior High

Fridley Senior High is a public high school in Fridley, MN, part of Fridley Public School District, serving approximately 799 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,275 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fridley Senior High

What grades does Fridley Senior High serve?

Fridley Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fridley Senior High?

Fridley Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fridley Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fridley Senior High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fridley Senior High rank in MN?

Fridley Senior High ranks #1,275 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Fridley Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fridley Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Fridley Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fridley Senior High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fridley Senior High a charter school?

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

Is Fridley Senior High a Title I school?

No, Fridley Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fridley Senior High?

69.7% of students at Fridley Senior High 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
799
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anoka County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 55432)
32,935
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
35.9
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 55432; 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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