Latest data reports Anoka-Hennepin having some of the highest four-year graduation rates in recent history
(04/23/2019) Students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District are graduating from high school in greater numbers. In fact, the four-year graduation rate has been steadily increasing the last several years, including a 3.37 percentage point increase in 2018 equalling 86.57 percent of all students. Looking at the last five-year period, this is gain of nearly five percentage points overall. Rates for key subgroups also continue to climb.
“These results reflect the investment, hard work and dedication Anoka-Hennepin staff are making to connect with all students,” said Tom Heidemann, School Board chair. “Beyond the data points are teachers, paraeducators, support staff, and administrators doing their best to help students, and their results are paying off.”
Gains were recorded at the district’s five traditional high schools. Andover and Coon Rapids had the greatest increases – 4.84 percentage points at Andover and 4.16 percentage points at Coon Rapids. Anoka had a gain of 2.31 percentage points, Blaine 2.06 percentage points and Champlin Park 0.61 percentage points.
Four-year graduation rate trends
2018 2017 Increase
State 83.20 82.68 +0.52
Anoka-Hennepin 86.57 83.20 +3.37
Andover 97.04 92.20 +4.84
Anoka 91.84 89.53 +2.31
Blaine 91.88 89.82 +2.06
Coon Rapids 88.67 84.51 +4.16
Champlin Park 92.55 91.94 +0.61
Of the 12 subgroups measured, 10 earned diplomas higher than the state average. In 2018, the graduation rate for American Indian/Alaskan Native students jumped more than 20 percentage points and rates for English Learner students increased more than 10 percentage points. The graduation rate for students eligible for free/reduced priced meals as well as female students also made large gains.
“It’s our mission to have every student succeed.” said Heidemann. “We’re really fortunate to have such dedicated staff and supportive communities to help us with this work. We’ve listened and we’re making a difference as a result.”
For more information on statewide graduation rates, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s website.