Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School
Tel:
(763)504-8500
- Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School serves 1,580 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School's student population of 1,580 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,580 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1554 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 11% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 9% |
| Black | 40% | 11% |
| White | 29% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.33 |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Robbinsdale Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School is 281 Cooper High School Abc Alc (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is 281 New Hope Elementary Ts (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis 281 Cooper High School Abc Alc Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
0.1 miles
8230 47th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763)504-8021 0.1 7-12 n/a - Minneapolis 281 New Hope Elementary Ts Alternative School
Grades: 1-6
0.1 miles
8301 47th Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763)504-8074 0.1 1-6 n/a - Minneapolis Robbinsdale Transition Center Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 57 students
0.1 miles
305 Willow Bend
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763)504-8619 0.1 12 57 - Minneapolis Cooper Credit Recovery Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
8230 47th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763)504-8500 0.2 9-12 n/a - Minneapolis Robbinsdale Academic Summer Program Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
4148 Winnetka Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763)504-8034 0.2 9-12 n/a
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