Anchor serves 12 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anchor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Anchor's student population of 12 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anchor is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
17%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
42%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
33%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Anchor?
12 students attend Anchor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Anchor students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anchor?
Anchor has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anchor offer ?
Anchor offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Anchor part of?
Anchor is part of Columbia Heights Public School District.
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