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Rockford Secondary vs. Blaine High School

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School Overview

School
Rockford Secondary
7600 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Blaine High School
12555 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Rockford Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Blaine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 512 students in grades 9-12, Rockford Secondary 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 3,103 students in grades 9-12, Blaine High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
512 students
3,103 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rockford Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blaine High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rockford Secondary.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blaine High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
152 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rockford Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blaine High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockford Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blaine High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#885 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
#544 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rockford Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blaine High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
44%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockford Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockford Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blaine High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockford Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockford Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blaine High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockford Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rockford Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blaine High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MN)
92%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rockford Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Rockford Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Blaine High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rockford Secondary by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blaine High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
143
827
Grade 10 Students
121
777
Grade 11 Students
121
792
Grade 12 Students
127
707

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rockford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rockford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Blaine High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rockford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blaine High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rockford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blaine High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rockford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blaine High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
75%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rockford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blaine High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rockford Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockford Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blaine High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rockford Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockford Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blaine High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rockford Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockford Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blaine High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rockford Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockford Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blaine High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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