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#1085 of 1,992 schools in MN
Metro Heights Academy
High School · Northeast Metro 916 · Fridley, MN
A Northeast Metro 916 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7110 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Fridley, MN 55432
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Metro Heights Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 7-year record (2013–2019) and has held near 18% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2019) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2013-2019)
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Metro Heights Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 70Very 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcrest Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Avail Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Secondary LighthouseEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | 1.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Slp Schools Online SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 1.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northeast Metro 916
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $80,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Metro Heights Academy is listed in NORTHEAST METRO 916; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metro Heights Academy
Metro Heights Academy is a public high school in Fridley, MN, part of Northeast Metro 916, serving approximately 190 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,085 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metro Heights Academy
What grades does Metro Heights Academy serve?
Metro Heights Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Metro Heights Academy?
Metro Heights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro Heights Academy is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metro Heights Academy rank in MN?
Metro Heights Academy ranks #1,085 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Metro Heights Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Metro Heights Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Metro Heights Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metro Heights Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Is Metro Heights Academy a charter school?
No, Metro Heights Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metro Heights Academy a Title I school?
No, Metro Heights Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metro Heights Academy?
71.6% of students at Metro Heights Academy 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
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Phone
- (651) 415-5698
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55432)
- 32,935
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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, 2013-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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