Serving 2,167 students in grades 9-12, Coon Rapids 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 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coon Rapids High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Coon Rapids High School's student population of 2,167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids High School is 0.68, 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
#933 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
22%
12%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coon Rapids High School's ranking?
Coon Rapids High School is ranked #933 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Coon Rapids High School often compared to?
Coon Rapids High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaine High School, Mahtomedi Senior High School by visitors of our site.
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 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coon Rapids High School?
The graduation rate of Coon Rapids High School is 82%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Coon Rapids High School?
2,167 students attend Coon Rapids High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Coon Rapids High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coon Rapids High School?
Coon Rapids High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coon Rapids High School offer ?
Coon Rapids High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coon Rapids High School part of?
Coon Rapids High School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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