Robbinsdale Armstrong High School is located in Plymouth, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis. The school serves students from the cities of Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, Plymouth and Golden Valley. The school offers core subjects as well as technology education, physical education, and the fine arts.
Serving 1,840 students in grades 9-12, Robbinsdale Armstrong 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 29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 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: 1,840 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High serves the southwest part of its school district in Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Most students live within a 3 to 5.3-mile radius of the school, with typical drive times ranging from 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School's student population of 1,840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,840 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Fly.
School Rankings
Robbinsdale Armstrong 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 Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School is 0.72, 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
#981 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, white, and blue
School Mascot
Freddy The Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School's ranking?
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School is ranked #981 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School often compared to?
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School?
1,840 students attend Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School?
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School offer ?
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School part of?
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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