2020 Best Public High Schools in Anoka CountyAbout this List

Centennial High School

• Centennial Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 252 reviews

Senior: Being at Centennial felt like it was the perfect step forward towards my education. Not only do I feel prepared for college, but I feel prepared for my next chapter. With many AP classes I can take, as well as honors classes, college won’t be a shock once I actually start taking college courses. Besides classes, the administrators and staff at Centennial are amazing. They listen to problems within the school, and execute plans efficiently. The teachers there are into their classes, and especially want to help students succeed. Overall Centennial High School has been a place that I’ve enjoyed going to not only for the classes provided, but also the staff and environment.
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• A-

• 2,012 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Blaine High School

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 394 reviews

Freshman: They have many awesome programs - Like the Center for Engineering, Mathematics, and Science! The teachers are very high quality, as well. However, the school is extremely overcrowded, and so are class sizes. It really makes it cramped to do anything, as the student body is very large compared to the size of the building!
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• A-

• 2,972 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Champlin Park High School

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 560 reviews

Senior: Champlin Park High School is a wonderful school. I really like how diverse it is and how involved you can be here. There are so many clubs for different hobbies and the sports here have amazing coaches and athletes. I admire how highly the teachers think of their students and how devoted they are to teaching their students. There is a good variety of classes taught here and many options for high level classes. Finally, Champlin Park High School offers many resources for students to succeed and get help when they need it. I am proud that I will be a Champlin Park alumna!
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• A-

• 2,801 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Andover High School

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 282 reviews

Senior: Coming from a busy and lower income community to the complete opposite environment, I can definitely see many differences. The education over here is at a higher level. They really push us to ensure a great education and help us prepare for college. Andover High School has many great resources to help struggling students. They have an after school program called "Husk Hut" in the library for students to connect with teachers for help, make-up test, or simply use the school's many other resources. Many other teachers also make time for students in their classroom. If you choose to stay after school, miss the bus to get home, and don't have a ride home, they have a second set of buses that leaves around 5 P.M. which gives students about 3 hours after school to do what you need. Andover school also has a lot of clubs, activities, and clubs anyone can easily get involved in. This makes it easy to meet new people and feel the school spirit. Although it starts very early, it's amazing here.
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• A-

• 1,732 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spring Lake Park Senior High School

• Spring Lake Park Public Schools, MN
• 9-12
• 228 reviews

Alum: Recent graduate of SLP. The environment of the school was always welcoming. The students were able to give their opinions and were able to express their feelings towards an important subject; for example, when a racist event occurred during the school year, the student body was able to create a peaceful sit down in the middle of the main area during an assigned portion of the school day. Over 100 students participated and many teachers got involved too and spoke to the student body to ensure that they have been heard.

Study resources were readily available and assigned teachers were available after school for each subject to help students who were struggling.
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• B+

• 1,567 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Anoka High School

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 347 reviews

Senior: Anoka High School has been an amazing experience! Last week I was at EMASC, Eastern Minnesota Associations of Student Council, and I had the chance to connect with other students and their high school experiences. A lot of the school had never had the chance to really experience diversity within their schools and said that they had never had to think about the differences that we experience at our school. It was amazing to have the chance to explain some of the culture and diversity of our school and see how it affects everyone from students to staff.
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• B+

• 2,325 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Coon Rapids Senior High School

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 286 reviews

Junior: At Coon Rapids High School, you've always got someone by your side, the teachers and staff are all very supportive and engage well with their students. Everyone I know here is involved in at least one activity of interest and no one is alike, there is something for everybody! The best part about my school, besides the inviting atmosphere and wide variety of courses, is the amount of school spirit. Everyone here is proud to be a Cardinal everyday of the week!
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• B

• 2,006 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Columbia Heights Senior High School

• Columbia Heights Public School District, MN
• 8-12
• 105 reviews

Parent: The teachers are excellent. They are responsive, supportive, and communicate regularly about expectations and progress. The administration is friendly and gets to know everybody. We need to re-think the food provided in our schools to include more fresh vegetables and improved selection, which would be a benefit to long-term community health. The facilities are adequate; however, more financial support is needed for the expanding number of students and activities which lack dedicated space. In the end, the dedicated people (teachers, students, and administration) make for a top-rated educational experience.
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• B

• 908 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fridley Senior High School

• Fridley Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 123 reviews

Junior: Great atmosphere! The school is lacking in honors programs for underclassmen, but the teachers cater to all students! Activities are great (but sometimes underfunded). Fridley is definitely the best public school in the area.
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• B

• 877 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

PACT Charter Secondary School

• Public School
• Ramsey, MN
• 7-12
• 84 reviews

Works Here: Administration works hard at supporting teachers, encouraging them and equipping then to do their job well. Teachers work tirelessly to equip students to be life long learners and world changers!
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• B-

• 310 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Francis High School

• St. Francis Public School District, MN
• 9-12
• 264 reviews

Alum: I had a fine experience at Saint Francis! I made many wonderful friends, took away many lessons, and learned about things that I enjoy doing and some not so much. Some knowledge that has been very useful, in college and in my everyday life.
A large majority of the teachers I had, I enjoyed very much. They are very personable and fun to be around. They, not only, teach me what I need to know but also show me a person that I would like to become. I had many teachers who had fantastic personalities and were very easy to get along with, some I still talk to often.
I had also participated in several activities, ranging from gymnastics to softball to choir to yearbook. I loved each and everyone of the clubs/teams I was a part of and I have taken what I have learned in each club and use the lessons and morals everyday.
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• B-

• 1,422 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

SAGE Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Brooklyn Park, MN
• 9-12
• 4 reviews

Senior: This is a very good small Charter school of 90 kids total in grades 9-12. The administrators are the most amazing people along with the staff(for the most part). Josh, Diane, Marilyn, and Kim are the upper part of the staff and they couldn't be any better at what they do. Having the opportunity to do PSEO when your graduating class is 17 kids is a very nice thing to be able to do, unlike 200+ kids at a regular high school. It is right off of 85th Ave N in Brooklyn Park, which is easily accessible going off of 610 and Noble Parkway. It is definitely worth taking a tour!!
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• B-

• 74 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northwest Passage High School

• Public School
• Coon Rapids, MN
• 9-12
• 4 reviews

Alum: Northwest Passage is a project based learning school so the program is different from a traditional high school. Project based learning really helped me learn how I needed to. They helped me learn about history, math, and science, subjects I wasn't very good in, through hands on projects. The teachers are very friendly and want to get to know you and help you learn in your way.
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• C

• 178 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crossroads Alternative High School

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• 9-12

• C

• 156 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paladin Career & Technical High School

• Public School
• Blaine, MN
• 9-12
• 1 review

Senior: Honestly, without this school, I would have dropped out. The staff there are caring and extremely helpful, and the entire school is just overall like a family. I was given more attention and opportunity there as a regular student than I was as an honors student at a previous public school. Amazing school.
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• NG

• 219 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crossroads Alternative High School - West Campus

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• 9-12

• NG

• 146 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

River Trail Learning Center at LO Jacob

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• K-12

• NG

• 133 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Metro Heights Academy

• Public School
• Fridley, MN
• 9-12

• NG

• 115 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fridley Moore LK Area Learning Center

• Fridley Public School District, MN
• 9-12

• NG

• 106 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pathways

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• 12

• NG

• 106 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Saints Academy

• St. Francis Public School District, MN
• 7-12

• NG

• 105 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Secondary Technical Education Program

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• 10-12

• NG

• 97 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bridges Transition Program

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• 12

• NG

• 83 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crossroads School & Vocational Center

• St. Francis Public School District, MN
• K-12

• NG

• 44 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Centennial Area Learning Center

• Centennial Public School District, MN
• 7-12

• NG

• 43 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio