Enrollment
1,975
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Coon Rapids, MN
Coon Rapids High School
Federal NCES profile for Coon Rapids High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270318000100
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coon Rapids High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Coon Rapids · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coon Rapids High School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coon Rapids High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Coon Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coon Rapids High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coon Rapids High School
Coon Rapids High School is a large high school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, enrolling 1,975 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.6% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,975 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 404 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,975 students in the 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 Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids High School compares
Coon Rapids 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,975 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,975
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
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
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 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 44.1%
African American 23.2%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Coon Rapids High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andover High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coon Rapids 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
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,758
- 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 (~1,975 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Coon Rapids High School
How many students attend Coon Rapids High School?
Coon Rapids High School has 1,975 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coon Rapids, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coon Rapids High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coon Rapids High School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coon Rapids High School?
43.6% of students at Coon Rapids High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coon Rapids High School?
The largest demographic group at Coon Rapids High School is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Coon Rapids, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coon Rapids High School?
Coon Rapids High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Coon Rapids High School rank among high schools in Coon Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Coon Rapids High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Coon Rapids, 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 Coon Rapids on the city page.
Is Coon Rapids High School a good school?
Coon Rapids High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Coon Rapids High School, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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