For the 2024-25 school year, there are 51 public high schools serving 18,863 students in Anoka County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Anoka County, MN are Secondary Lighthouse, Andover High School and Centennial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anoka County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Anoka County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Anoka County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Andover High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Anoka County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Secondary Lighthouse
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Andover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2115 Andover Blvd Nw
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-8400
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 506-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4757 N Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,982 students
Rank: #44.
Blaine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12555 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-6500
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,969 students
Rank: #55.
Pact Charter Secondary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7250 E Ramsey Pkwy
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Willows
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5359
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5359
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Centennial Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4881 101st Ln Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Crossroads School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22426 St. Francis Blvd Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 753-7023
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Fridley Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 West Moore Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Pines School - Nsp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7555 4th Avenue
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Pines School - Rjc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #1212.
St. Francis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3325 Bridge St
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-1501
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #1313.
Coon Rapids High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,167 students
Rank: #1414.
Anoka High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3939 N 7th Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,322 students
Rank: #1515.
Secondary Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1353 West Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 232 students
Rank: #1616.
Anthony Louis House
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Paul Parkway Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-1560
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-1560
Grades: 3-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1717.
Slp Schools Online Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1818.
Compass Online
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-1900
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pines School - Acs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7555 4th Avenue
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 8-12
| 36 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pines School Day Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: #2121.
Saints Online High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #2222.
Anoka-hennepin Regional High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #2323.
Spring Lake Park Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,947 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1317 Rice Creek Road
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Metro Heights Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7122 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5698
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5698
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #2626.
Northwest Passage High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11345 Robinson Dr Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 862-9223
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 862-9223
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #2727.
Paladin Career And Tech High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10220 Goldenrod St. Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 786-4799
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 786-4799
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Columbia Heights Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4605
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4605
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Fridley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 854 students
Rank: #3030.
River Trail Learning Ctr Lo Jacob
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1900
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #3131.
Compass-bell Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3202
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-3202
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #3232.
Saints Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anchor
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1400 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anoka-hennepin Regn High School Summer Prog
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7400
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anoka-hennepin Regn Night School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-7400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Anoka County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Academy Of Biosciences (Closed 2010)
Charter School
400 10th St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Grades: 4-8
| 115 students
Accurate Specialty Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3758 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 780-6783
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 780-6783
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Achieve Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Adult Diploma High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1415 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5050
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5050
Grades: 12
| 27 students
Alc Hosterman I.S. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6100 W. Moore Lake Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 502-5440
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 502-5440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alexandra House (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2727 North Ferry Street
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 780-2332
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 780-2332
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Anoka Elementary Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11299 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Anoka Secondary Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11299 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1120
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Arona Academy Of Sobriety High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
9237 East River Rd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 398-4198
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 398-4198
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Avanti (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 230-7470
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 230-7470
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Cambia Hills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 189th Ave Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Grades: 2-12
| 26 students
18900 Cedar Drive N.w.
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Grades: K-3
| 316 students
Crossroads School & Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4111 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Crossroads South (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4111 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7121
Grades: 3-12
| 28 students
Crossroads-north Campus Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
11238 Crooked Lake Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 433-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 433-4700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cygnus Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
440 Pierce St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0166
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0166
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Fridley Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6100 W Moore Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5100
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1700 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-3200
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-3200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Learning Alternative Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
711 91st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 600-5300
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Learning Alternatives Community School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7925 Able St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Mercy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4050 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 422-4725
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 422-4725
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Metro Heights Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3989 Central Ave N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
N E Metro Independent Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 81st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5573
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5573
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
New Connections (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10267 University Ave. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 784-2454
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 784-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Connections - Compass High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
199 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw Suit
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 784-2454
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 784-2454
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Open Door Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
3800 Gauvitte St
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Our School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6085 7th St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
2740 Wingfield Ave North
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-2400
Grades: K
| n/a students
St. Francis Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22970 Butterfield
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 757-5717
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 757-5717
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
St. Francis Alc I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22970 Butterfield Dr
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7515
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7515
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
23026 Ambassador Blvd
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8621
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 213-8621
Grades: 4-6
| 491 students
1902 2nd Ave South
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-6000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
11400 Magnolia St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-4400
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-4400
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anoka County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Anoka County, MN include Secondary Lighthouse, Andover High School and Centennial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anoka County?
51 public high schools are located in Anoka County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anoka County?
Anoka County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Anoka County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Anoka County include: Columbia Heights Senior High School vs. Fridley Senior High School, St. Francis High School vs. Andover High School, Fridley Senior High School vs. Columbia Heights Senior High School
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