For the 2025 school year, there are 53 public high schools serving 19,340 students in Anoka County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Anoka County, MN are Secondary Lighthouse, Andover High School and Centennial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anoka County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Anoka County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Anoka County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anoka-hennepin Regn High School Summer Prog, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Anoka County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Secondary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Andover High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2115 Andover Blvd Nw
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-8400
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,796 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Centennial High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4757 N Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,997 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Blaine High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12555 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-6500
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 3,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Pact Charter Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7729 161st Ave Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
St. Francis High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3325 Bridge St
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-1501
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-1501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Willows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5364
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5364
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Fridley Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Centennial Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4881 101st Ln Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Crossroads School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22426 St. Francis Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Pines School - Nsp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Pines School - Rjc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7565 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Coon Rapids High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2340 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Anoka High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3939 N 7th Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Secondary Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1353 W Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Anthony Louis House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Paul Parkway Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
Slp Schools Online Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
Compass Online
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pines School - Acs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7545 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pines School Day Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2121.
Saints Online High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
Saints Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2323.
Spring Lake Park Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,965 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
Anoka-hennepin Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1902 2nd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-7400
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1317 Rice Creek Road
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Metro Heights Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7122 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5698
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5698
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Northwest Passage High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11345 Robinson Dr Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 862-9223
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 862-9223
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Fridley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2929.
Columbia Heights Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4605
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4605
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Paladin Career And Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10220 Goldenrod St. Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 786-4799
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 786-4799
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3131.
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3232.
Karner Blue Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3764 95th Ave Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Gr: K-9 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3333.
Compass-bell Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3201
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Anchor
Alternative School
1400 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Anoka-hennepin Regn High School Summer Prog
Alternative School
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7400
Gr: 8-12
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Anoka County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
400 10th St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Gr: 4-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Accurate Specialty Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3758 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 780-6783
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 780-6783
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
Achieve Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Adult Diploma High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1415 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5050
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5050
Gr: 12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Alc Hosterman I.S. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6100 W. Moore Lake Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 502-5440
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 502-5440
Alexandra House (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2727 North Ferry Street
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 780-2332
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 780-2332
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Anoka Elementary Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11299 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Gr: K-5
Anoka Secondary Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11299 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Gr: 6-8
9237 East River Rd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 398-4198
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 398-4198
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Avanti (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 230-7470
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 230-7470
Gr: 6-12
Cambia Hills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 189th Ave Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
18900 Cedar Drive N.w.
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Gr: K-3 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Crossroads School & Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4111 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Crossroads South (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4111 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Gr: 3-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Crossroads-north Campus Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
11238 Crooked Lake Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 433-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 433-4700
Gr: 9-12
215 W Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2600
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Fridley Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6100 W Moore Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5100
Gr: K-8
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-3200
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-3200
Gr: K-5
Learning Alternative Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Gr: 6-8
Learning Alternatives Community School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7925 Able St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Metro Heights Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3989 Central Ave N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
N E Metro Independent Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 81st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5573
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5573
Gr: 10-12
New Connections (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10267 University Ave. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 784-2454
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 784-2454
New Connections - Compass High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
199 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw Suit
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 784-2454
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 784-2454
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students
Open Door Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
3800 Gauvitte St
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Our School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6085 7th St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
2740 Wingfield Ave North
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Gr: K
St. Francis Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22970 Butterfield
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 757-5717
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 757-5717
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
St. Francis Alc I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22970 Butterfield Dr
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7515
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7515
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
23026 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8621
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8621
Gr: 4-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anoka County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Anoka County, MN include Secondary Lighthouse, Andover High School and Centennial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anoka County?
53 public high schools are located in Anoka County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anoka County?
Anoka County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Anoka County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anoka County include: Columbia Heights Senior High School vs. Fridley Senior High School, St. Francis High School vs. Andover High School, Fridley Senior High School vs. Columbia Heights Senior High School
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