Anoka High School is a four-year public high school located in Anoka, Minnesota, United States. It serves grades 9–12 for the Anoka-Hennepin School District 11.
Serving 2,353 students in grades 9-12, Anoka High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anoka High School's student population of 2,353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Year Founded
1880
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Anoka High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anoka High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#988 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anoka High School's ranking?
Anoka High School is ranked #988 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Anoka High School often compared to?
Anoka High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andover High School, Blaine High School, Coon Rapids High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anoka High School?
The graduation rate of Anoka High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Anoka High School?
2,353 students attend Anoka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Anoka High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anoka High School?
Anoka High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anoka High School offer ?
Anoka High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anoka High School part of?
Anoka High School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
School Reviews
5 2/3/2022
Best school ever.
2 9/8/2009
I graduated from Anoka. The school has mediocre academics and athletics. The reason to stay away, would be the teachers. There are a select FEW teachers who are awesome at their jobs. The rest are burnt out, checked out, and otherwise inappropriate. I have witnessed teachers be verbally and PHYSICALLY abusive with students. I have also seen that behavior get barely a slap on the wrist. AHS is NOT a healthy environment to form children into the adults they're becoming.
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