Serving 1,975 students in grades 9-12, Coon Rapids High School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,975 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coon Rapids High School serves the southern part of its school district in Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 19.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coon Rapids High School's student population of 1,975 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,975 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
Coon Rapids High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coon Rapids High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
44%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
86%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coon Rapids High School's ranking?
Coon Rapids High School is ranked #883 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Coon Rapids High School often compared to?
Coon Rapids High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coon Rapids High School?
The graduation rate of Coon Rapids High School is 86%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Coon Rapids High School?
1,975 students attend Coon Rapids High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Coon Rapids High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coon Rapids High School?
Coon Rapids High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coon Rapids High School offer ?
Coon Rapids High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coon Rapids High School part of?
Coon Rapids High School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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