Coon Rapids High School is a public high school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District 11 and participates in the University of Minnesota's College in the Schools program.
Serving 2,147 students in grades 9-12, Coon Rapids 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 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (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 2,147 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
Coon Rapids High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coon Rapids High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coon Rapids High School's ranking?
Coon Rapids High School is ranked #883 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 86%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Coon Rapids High School?
2,147 students attend Coon Rapids High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Coon Rapids High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coon Rapids High School offer ?
Coon Rapids High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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