Anchor serves 8 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- 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 8 students has grown by 14% 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
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anchor is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
25%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
12%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Anchor?
8 students attend Anchor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Anchor students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anchor?
Anchor has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
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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