Enrollment
3,157
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Blaine, MN
Blaine High School
Federal NCES profile for Blaine High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270318000097
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blaine High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blaine High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blaine High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Blaine, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
143.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blaine High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blaine High School
Blaine High School is a large high school in Blaine, Minnesota, enrolling 3,157 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 88% of Minnesota schools and 40% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,157 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) and Anoka High School (2,348 students) alongside Blaine 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 Blaine High School compares
Blaine 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,157 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,157
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.5%
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
Counselors7.4 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 57.0%
African American 16.6%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Blaine High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Blaine 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 Blaine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champlin Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andover High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blaine 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
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 (~3,157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blaine High School
How many students attend Blaine High School?
Blaine High School has 3,157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blaine, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaine High School is 22.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blaine High School?
27.1% of students at Blaine High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blaine High School?
The largest demographic group at Blaine High School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Blaine, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blaine High School?
Blaine High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Blaine High School rank among public schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Blaine High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Blaine, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blaine on the city page.
Is Blaine High School a good school?
Blaine High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Blaine High School, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), Anoka High School (2,348 students), and Jackson Middle (2,037 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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