Anoka-Hennepin School District

The Anoka-Hennepin School District in Minnesota operates a diverse set of 48 schools, including 27 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 13 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district's schools vary significantly in terms of academic performance, with standout institutions like Andover High School and Oak View Middle ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle with lower test scores and graduation rates.

The data reveals a strong correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with higher poverty levels, such as Coon Rapids High School and Anoka-Hennepin Regional High School, tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates. Conversely, higher-performing schools like Andover High School and Rum River Elementary serve student populations with lower poverty rates.

The district's middle schools, such as Oak View Middle and Northdale Middle, play a crucial role in preparing students for success in high school, as evidenced by the strong performance of their feeder high schools. Meanwhile, the district's alternative and virtual schools, like Anoka-Hennepin Regional High School and Secondary Virtual School, face unique challenges in serving their student populations, as reflected in their lower graduation rates and test scores.