Enrollment
198
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270226404746
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metro Heights Academy compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metro Heights Academy
Metro Heights Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Fridley, Minnesota, enrolling 198 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Minnesota schools and 39% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 198 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
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 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Northeast Metro 916 also operates East View Academy (122 students) and Quora Secondary School (115 students) alongside Metro Heights Academy.
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 Metro Heights Academy compares
Metro Heights Academy 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 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Metro Heights Academy a good school?
Metro Heights Academy earns 17/100 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. 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 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.
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