AFSA HIGH SCHOOL

VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minnesota — 2 schools

420
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,530
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

AFSA HIGH SCHOOL operates 2 public schools serving 420 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 395 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ramsey County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,530 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 2.0% local, 83.9% state, and 14.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 75/100, ranked #41 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 136:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 49.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.4% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% African American across the district's schools.

Afsa High School accounts for 62.3% of all AFSA HIGH SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means AFSA HIGH SCHOOL-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

AFSA HIGH SCHOOL student-counselor ratio is 136:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

AFSA HIGH SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 49.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.1%
Federal
83.9%
State
2.0%
Local

Funding Equity

75
Equity Score
41 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ramsey County county, where this district is located.

$1,242
Studio/mo
$1,405
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,262
3 BR/mo
$2,531
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in AFSA HIGH SCHOOL.

White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 11.8%
Asian 9.2%
Multiracial 9.4%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

136:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
49.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in AFSA HIGH SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Afsa High School
Charter
246
Afsa K-8
Charter
149

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in AFSA HIGH SCHOOL?

AFSA HIGH SCHOOL has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 420 students.

How much does AFSA HIGH SCHOOL spend per student?

AFSA HIGH SCHOOL spends $18,530 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #41 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near AFSA HIGH SCHOOL?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ramsey County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of AFSA HIGH SCHOOL?

AFSA HIGH SCHOOL students are 52.4% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% African American, 9.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for AFSA HIGH SCHOOL?

AFSA HIGH SCHOOL has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #41 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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