(PRESS RELEASE) – Graduation rates for students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District continue to increase with district totals for 2019 at 86.62%, a number that includes increasing numbers of black and asian students receiving diplomas in four years. Anoka-Hennepin continues to outpace the state graduation average overall, as well as in the majority of student groups.
“These results reflect the focus our staff has on connecting with all students and helping them reach their graduation goal,” said Superintendent David Law. “Beyond the data points are the success stories of many individual teachers, paraeducators, support staff, and administrators doing their best to help students overcome challenges and earn their diplomas in greater numbers.”
Blaine High School recorded the highest graduation rate in recent history at 93.79%, a 1.97% increase for 2019. In 2019, four of Anoka-Hennepin’s traditional high schools recorded graduation rates over 90%. At the same time, the graduation difference rate between black and white students decreased to less than 10% in four of the district’s high schools.
2019 Graduation rates
- State of Minnesota 83.70%
- Anoka-Hennepin 86.62%
- Andover High School 95.89%
- Anoka High School 90.94%
- Blaine High School 93.79%
- Coon Rapids High School 85.25%
- Champlin Park High School 92.17%
Of the 12 student groups measured, 10 earned diplomas at rates higher than the state average. The 2019 results make six of the last seven years that the graduation rate for Black students has increased, now at 79.1%, approximately 10 points above the state average. Two of Anoka-Hennepin’s traditional high schools had over 90% of black students graduate in 4 years. More students are also staying in school yielding a dropout rate of 2.7%, compared to the state average of 4.4%.
“Our schools aim to guide each student in their journey to graduation,” said Superintendent Law. “The dedication of our staff, motivation of our students and support from parent/guardians and the community are fueling these positive results. Expectations for success are increasing and our students are delivering.”
For more information on statewide graduation rates, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s website.
