Serving 175 students in grades 7-12, Afsa 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Afsa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Afsa High School's student population of 175 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Afsa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Afsa High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1325 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
15%
12%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afsa High School's ranking?
Afsa High School is ranked #1325 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Afsa High School often compared to?
Afsa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluesky Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Afsa High School?
The graduation rate of Afsa High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Afsa High School?
175 students attend Afsa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Afsa High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Afsa High School?
Afsa High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Afsa High School offer ?
Afsa High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Afsa High School part of?
Afsa High School is part of Afsa High School District.
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