- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270318000096
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Anoka High School held near 2,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 126.5 → 123.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 270318000096 · Anoka, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,348 enr · 18.6:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Anoka High School held near 2,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 126.5 → 123.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Anoka High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- This school
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- Andover High S
Andover High School
1,758 students
What this shows Anoka High School reports 2,348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anoka High School compares
Anoka High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,322 (2022-23) → 2,353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.