Enrollment
2,348
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anoka, MN
Anoka High School
Federal NCES profile for Anoka High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270318000096
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anoka High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Anoka · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Anoka High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anoka High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Anoka, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anoka High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anoka High School
Anoka High School is a large high school in Anoka, Minnesota, enrolling 2,348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,348 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Anoka High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anoka High School compares
Anoka High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,348 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,348
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Anoka High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Anoka High School.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anoka High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andover High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anoka High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anoka High School
How many students attend Anoka High School?
Anoka High School has 2,348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anoka, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anoka High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anoka High School is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anoka High School?
26.9% of students at Anoka High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anoka High School?
The largest demographic group at Anoka High School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Anoka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anoka High School?
Anoka High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anoka High School rank among high schools in Anoka?
By Resource Investment Index, Anoka High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Anoka, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anoka on the city page.
Is Anoka High School a good school?
Anoka High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Anoka High School, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Jackson Middle (2,037 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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