Camden High School, or simply Camden, is a public secondary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is located in and named after the Camden neighborhood. It had a student population of about 1,000 by the early 2020s.
Serving 826 students in grades 9-12, Henry 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Henry High School's student population of 826 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1937
Colors
Grey, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Strength, Unity, Forward Momentum
School Mascot
Camden Eagle
School Rankings
The diversity score of Henry High School is 0.72, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
44%
12%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Camden Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Henry High School often compared to?
Henry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayzata High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry High School?
The graduation rate of Henry High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Henry High School?
826 students attend Henry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Henry High School students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry High School?
Henry High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henry High School offer ?
Henry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry High School part of?
Henry High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry High School located?
Henry High School is located in the Camden neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 11 other public schools located in Camden.
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