Afsa High School

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Vadnais Heights, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 80/100 ranks Afsa High School #32 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,052 per pupil, Afsa High School ranks #178 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

420
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,052
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Afsa High School operates 2 public schools serving 420 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Ramsey County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,052 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 2.0% local, 83.9% state, and 14.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 80/100, ranked #32 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is Afsa High School, enrolling 246 students (62% of the district's total enrollment).

Afsa High School accounts for 58.6% of all Afsa High School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Afsa High School a distant remainder — means Afsa High School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Afsa High School chronic absenteeism rate is 49.5% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

80
Equity Score
32 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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

How Afsa High School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Wabasso Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Midway Star Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rochester Math and Science Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Battle Lake Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Willow River Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Afsa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Minnesota

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Anoka-Hennepin School District
38,590 students · 52 schools · $14,265/pupil
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29,221 students · 41 schools · $14,314/pupil
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Minneapolis Public School District
29,205 students · 97 schools · $21,154/pupil
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Osseo Public School District
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Afsa High School?

Afsa High School has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 420 students.

How much does Afsa High School spend per student?

Afsa High School spends $15,052 per student. The district has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #32 in Minnesota.

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 80/100, ranking #32 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.