Casual eatery supplying fried Alaskan cod, shepherd's pie & other pub grub, plus Irish beers on tap.
Anchor serves 11 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anchor's student population of 11 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anchor is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
64%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
27%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Anchor?
11 students attend Anchor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Anchor students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What grades does Anchor offer ?
Anchor offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anchor part of?
Anchor is part of Columbia Heights Public School District.
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