- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fridley, MN
Metro Heights Academy
Federal NCES profile for Metro Heights Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270226404746
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metro Heights Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Fridley · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Metro Heights Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metro Heights Academy ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Fridley, MN.
School address
District: Northeast Metro 916 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270226404746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Metro Heights Academy held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270226404746 · Fridley, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 22:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: East View Academy (122 students)
Metro Heights Academy held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Metro Heights Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Metro Heights Academy
198 students
- East View Acad
East View Academy
122 students
- Quora Secondar
Quora Secondary School
115 students
- Karner Blue Ed
Karner Blue Education Center
101 students
- Pankalo Educat
Pankalo Education Center
88 students
- South Campus E 62
South Campus Education Center
62 students
What this shows Metro Heights Academy reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metro Heights Academy compares
Metro Heights Academy 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% 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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
White 20.2%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Metro Heights Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Metro Heights Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quora Secondary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Karner Blue Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pankalo Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Campus Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metro Heights Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metro Heights Academy
How many students attend Metro Heights Academy?
Metro Heights Academy has 198 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fridley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro Heights Academy is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metro Heights Academy?
63.3% of students at Metro Heights Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metro Heights Academy?
The largest demographic group at Metro Heights Academy is African American at 39.4% of enrollment, in Fridley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metro Heights Academy?
Metro Heights Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Metro Heights Academy rank among high schools in Fridley?
By Resource Investment Index, Metro Heights Academy ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Fridley, 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 Fridley on the city page.
What other schools are in Northeast Metro 916?
Besides Metro Heights Academy, Northeast Metro 916 also operates East View Academy (122 students), Quora Secondary School (115 students), and Karner Blue Education Center (101 students). See the Northeast Metro 916 district page for the complete list.