Fridley High School is one of the high schools in Fridley, Minnesota. The high school itself is part of Minnesota School District 14, though much of Fridley falls into other districts. The high school shares a street corner with Fridley Middle School. Both facilities operate together and provide mixed curriculum.
Serving 796 students in grades 9-12, Fridley Senior 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fridley Senior High's attendance zone is located in Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles and spanning the entire school district. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fridley Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fridley Senior High School's student population of 796 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Colors
Black and Gold
School Motto
Developing internationally-minded students.
School Rankings
Fridley Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fridley Senior High School is 0.71, 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
#1534 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
45%
12%
White
20%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fridley Senior High School's ranking?
Fridley Senior High School is ranked #1534 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fridley Senior High School often compared to?
Fridley Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Heights Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fridley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fridley Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fridley Senior High School?
796 students attend Fridley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fridley Senior High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fridley Senior High School?
Fridley Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fridley Senior High School offer ?
Fridley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fridley Senior High School part of?
Fridley Senior High School is part of Fridley Public School District.
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