Serving 1,605 students in grades 9-12, Cambridge-isanti High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge-isanti High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cambridge-isanti High School's student population of 1,605 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cambridge-isanti High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge-isanti High School is 0.26, which is less 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
#842 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge-isanti High School's ranking?
Cambridge-isanti High School is ranked #842 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge-isanti High School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge-isanti High School is 85%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cambridge-isanti High School?
1,605 students attend Cambridge-isanti High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cambridge-isanti High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge-isanti High School?
Cambridge-isanti High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cambridge-isanti High School offer ?
Cambridge-isanti High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cambridge-isanti High School part of?
Cambridge-isanti High School is part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District.
School Reviews
1 8/21/2019
To be quite frank I summarize this school as disorganized and overall just a failure. The staff (mainly administration) abuse power over students by taking devices and searching through them (with no legal rights whatsoever) accessing social media accounts and private texts. I would have sued but I didn''t have the money for an attorney, and my parents didn''t want to deal with a legal battle with the school. All events are disorganized and mostly tossed together, and fall apart quickly. Also, the teaching there is pretty low effort and is pretty much all fill out this packet with no actual education going on.
2 2/24/2015
I've had 1 child graduate from this school and 1 child that is in 9th grade at this time. The child that graduated, barley graduated. He got "help" from some of the teachers, but no one ever took the time to figure out what was wrong with my son. He had a really hard time getting homework done. He knew what was taught, he did great on tests, but did awful on homework, he's a smart boy, just not motivated to get the work done. We struggled all through school, the teachers mostly liked my son, but no one was there to help. Total failure! My daughter has talked to me a lot more about how the teachers treat the students. I'm totally appalled! We do have a "no bulling" rule, it should apply to the teachers, also. I also feel that if there was ever time where the students get their work done or an end of a trimester, or just before a holiday, the teachers all through every school and every year tend to have the students watch movies. I've found that some of the movies are not appropriate for the students ages. Totally unacceptable!
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