Is St. Francis High a good school?

St. Francis High ranks 134 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend St. Francis High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,168 students attended St. Francis High.

What is the racial makeup of St. Francis High?

Students at St. Francis High are 82% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into St. Francis High?

St. Francis High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cedar Creek Elementary School Elementary : East Bethel Elementary School Elementary : St. Francis Elementary Middle : St. Francis Middle

St. Francis High

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St. Francis High is a public high school serving 1,168 students in grades 9-12 in Saint Francis, Minnesota. The school is part of the St. Francis Area Schools district, which is ranked 212 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St. Francis High consistently performs above state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 56.34% of 10th graders proficient in Reading, 46.91% of students proficient in Science, and 35.68% of 11th graders proficient in Math. The school also maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.9% to 94.7% over the past 5 years, and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.7% to 2.8%. While the student population is predominantly White, the school has seen a gradual increase in the representation of minority groups, such as Asian and Hispanic students.

Compared to other high schools in the district, such as Saints Online High School and Saints Academy, St. Francis High performs significantly better in academic proficiency and graduation rates. However, when compared to Andover High School in the neighboring Anoka-Hennepin School District, St. Francis High faces some competition in terms of academic excellence and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3325 Bridge St
Saint Francis, MN 55070-9537

(763) 213-1501

District: St. Francis Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,451

Feeder schools for St. Francis High:

Elementary:	Cedar Creek Elementary School
	East Bethel Elementary School
	St. Francis Elementary
Middle:	St. Francis Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 1,168

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Asian:

6.0%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Francis High ranks better than 72.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St. Francis High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details St. Francis High has the largest high school student body size in the St. Francis Area Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (82.1%), Asian (6%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Francis High is 20.5, which is the 2^nd best among 2 high schools in the St. Francis Area Schools District. (See more...)

Compare St. Francis High employs 56.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Francis High is $10,451. 2 high schools in the St. Francis Area Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks St. Francis High 134^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See St. Francis High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks St. Francis Area Schools 212^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at St. Francis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	51.52	307^th	433	29.1%
2005	60.29	271^st	452	40.0%
2006	56.60	250^th	450	44.4%
2007	69.35	159^th	463	65.7%
2008	66.42	191^st	460	58.5%
2009	68.02	89^th	234	62.0%
2010	70.92	150^th	540	72.2%
2011	70.71	160^th	545	70.6%
2012	60.49	268^th	539	50.3%
2013	67.89	173^rd	534	67.6%
2014	64.16	196^th	483	59.4%
2015	67.13	174^th	504	65.5%
2016	67.15	172^nd	489	64.8%
2017	74.21	123^rd	489	74.8%
2018	77.52	102^nd	494	79.4%
2019	76.17	103^rd	492	79.1%
2021	67.38	144^th	428	66.4%
2022	74.24	107^th	472	77.3%
2023	79.12	83^rd	476	82.6%
2024	70.92	134^th	480	72.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at St. Francis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.18	48^th	66	27.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Francis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	74.49	32^nd	195	83.6%
2019	52.52	95^th	220	56.8%
2021	81.50	15^th	173	91.3%
2022	57.80	83^rd	214	61.2%
2023	43.24	129^th	216	40.3%
2024	74.67	39^th	221	82.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Francis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	92.84	9^th	374	97.6%
2019	81.99	40^th	370	89.2%
2021	74.71	42^nd	270	84.4%
2022	80.38	39^th	312	87.5%
2023	81.30	49^th	393	87.5%
2024	72.95	85^th	389	78.1%

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Rank History for Female students at St. Francis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.68	105^th	395	73.4%
2019	71.85	102^nd	401	74.6%
2021	63.44	129^th	339	61.9%
2022	66.21	131^st	388	66.2%
2023	78.00	67^th	396	83.1%
2024	64.92	134^th	403	66.7%

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Rank History for Male students at St. Francis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	72.99	98^th	398	75.4%
2019	70.15	113^th	411	72.5%
2021	63.32	127^th	351	63.8%
2022	72.48	96^th	403	76.2%
2023	73.24	83^rd	398	79.1%
2024	64.43	131^st	405	67.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at St. Francis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	50.63	39^th	76	48.7%
2019	30.73	56^th	78	28.2%
2022	81.09	14^th	68	79.4%
2023	42.17	39^th	71	45.1%
2024	33.75	48^th	78	38.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at St. Francis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	86.59	15^th	132	88.6%
2023	52.43	56^th	136	58.8%
2024	47.10	73^rd	145	49.7%

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Rank History for White students at St. Francis High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.20	157^th	414	62.1%
2019	66.09	139^th	412	66.3%
2021	58.40	158^th	364	56.6%
2022	60.66	160^th	401	60.1%
2023	67.18	114^th	398	71.4%
2024	59.36	159^th	402	60.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St. Francis High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	1301	6	16	9	19	n/a	n/a	1351
1995	1382	10	11	12	22	n/a	n/a	1437
1996	1382	10	11	12	22	n/a	n/a	1437
1997	1495	6	10	12	17	n/a	n/a	1540
1998	1527	7	13	13	20	n/a	n/a	1580
1999	1526	11	12	13	23	n/a	n/a	1585
2000	1566	15	25	25	39	n/a	n/a	1670
2001	1600	14	28	31	33	n/a	n/a	1706
2002	1615	21	40	39	44	n/a	n/a	1759
2003	1615	21	40	39	44	n/a	n/a	1759
2004	1643	15	44	26	46	n/a	n/a	1774
2005	1695	17	48	31	41	n/a	n/a	1832
2006	1771	22	55	36	35	n/a	n/a	1919
2007	1770	21	57	23	20	n/a	n/a	1891
2008	1690	18	64	25	19	n/a	n/a	1816
2009	1612	22	68	20	22	n/a	n/a	1744
2010	1627	20	57	15	23	n/a	n/a	1742
2011	1555	22	54	14	21	0	2	1668
2012	1563	21	46	23	29	0	5	1687
2013	1487	18	46	32	26	0	18	1627
2014	1479	15	53	30	20	0	29	1626
2015	1384	16	46	36	17	0	28	1527
2016	1296	16	48	36	12	1	35	1444
2017	1278	11	54	31	10	1	37	1422
2018	1198	10	52	34	6	1	35	1336
2019	1180	7	64	44	9	1	49	1354
2020	1113	9	53	54	13	0	55	1297
2021	1033	8	59	46	10	0	58	1214
2022	1006	10	58	53	10	0	61	1198
2023	959	12	70	57	8	0	62	1168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St. Francis High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1351	65.0	20.8	15.9
1995	1437	78.8	18.2	8.2
1996	1437	78.8	18.2	8.2
1997	1540	84.3	18.3	7.8
1998	1580	n/a	0.0	9.4
1999	1585	99.1	16.0	7.4
2000	1670	88.1	19.0	12
2001	1706	82.4	20.7	13.2
2002	1759	66.7	26.4	14.2
2003	1759	66.7	26.4	14.2
2004	1774	70.8	25.1	13.3
2005	1832	79.3	23.1	14.4
2006	1919	85.9	22.3	16.3
2007	1891	101.0	18.7	17.4
2008	1816	99.0	18.3	17.8
2009	1744	87.1	20.0	20.9
2010	1742	81.5	21.3	24.9
2011	1668	81.5	20.4	24.6
2012	1687	74.4	22.6	27
2013	1627	70.1	23.1	25.2
2014	1626	67.3	24.1	25.8
2015	1527	64.0	23.8	25.9
2016	1444	56.0	25.7	21.6
2017	1422	70.9	20.0	21
2018	1336	67.8	19.7	22.1
2019	1354	61.2	22.0	22.2
2020	1297	59.5	21.7	22.5
2021	1214	58.8	20.6	16.1
2022	1198	55.8	21.4	15.1
2023	1168	56.9	20.5	27.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St. Francis High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1351	65.0	20.8	15.9
1995	1437	78.8	18.2	8.2
1996	1437	78.8	18.2	8.2
1997	1540	84.3	18.3	7.8
1998	1580	n/a	0.0	9.4
1999	1585	99.1	16.0	7.4
2000	1670	88.1	19.0	12
2001	1706	82.4	20.7	13.2
2002	1759	66.7	26.4	14.2
2003	1759	66.7	26.4	14.2
2004	1774	70.8	25.1	13.3
2005	1832	79.3	23.1	14.4
2006	1919	85.9	22.3	16.3
2007	1891	101.0	18.7	17.4
2008	1816	99.0	18.3	17.8
2009	1744	87.1	20.0	20.9
2010	1742	81.5	21.3	24.9
2011	1668	81.5	20.4	24.6
2012	1687	74.4	22.6	27
2013	1627	70.1	23.1	25.2
2014	1626	67.3	24.1	25.8
2015	1527	64.0	23.8	25.9
2016	1444	56.0	25.7	21.6
2017	1422	70.9	20.0	21
2018	1336	67.8	19.7	22.1
2019	1354	61.2	22.0	22.2
2020	1297	59.5	21.7	22.5
2021	1214	58.8	20.6	16.1
2022	1198	55.8	21.4	15.1
2023	1168	56.9	20.5	27.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Francis High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,451

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Francis High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 492 High schools	Ranks 83^rd of 476 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (St. Francis High)	64.5	56.9	7.6%
10th Grade Reading (St. Francis Area Schools)	61.7	53.9	7.8%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (St. Francis High)	53.7	41.6	12.1%
11th Grade Math (St. Francis Area Schools)	50.5	38.8	11.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (St. Francis High)	60.7	54.3	6.4%
End of Course Science (St. Francis Area Schools)	58.1	49.4	8.7%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1354	1168	13.7%
African American	7	12	71.4%
American Indian	9	8	11.1%
Asian	64	70	9.4%
Hispanic	44	57	29.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1180	959	18.7%
Two or More Races	49	62	26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	27.6%	5.4%

Schools Near St. Francis High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
St. Francis High	Public	9-12	3325 Bridge St	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 213-1501	1,168	57	20.5	27.6%	959 (82.1%)	12 (1.0%)	57 (4.9%)	70 (6.0%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (5.3%)	70.9	134^th of 480 public high schools	72.1%		79.1	83^rd of 476 public high schools	82.6%	51	35.7	35.7	56.3	56.3	46.9	46.9	$10,451
Transition 15	Public	12	4111 Ambassador Blvd NW	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 753-7046	23	3	7.6	47.8%	18 (78.3%)	2 (8.7%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$32,772
Saints Online High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	4111 Ambassador Blvd NW	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 753-7152	111	5	20.5	35.1%	88 (79.3%)	2 (1.8%)	4 (3.6%)	5 (4.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.9%)								(n/a)	15.4	15.4					$7,217
Saints Academy	Public	7-12	4111 Ambassador Blvd NW	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 753-7152	192	6	33.4	41.1%	146 (76.0%)	2 (1.0%)	10 (5.2%)	11 (5.7%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	19 (9.9%)	2.7	479^th of 480 public high schools	0.2%		8.9	431^st of 476 public high schools	9.5%	48	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$11,298
Saints Guided Studies	Public	9-12	4111 Ambassador Blvd	Saint Francis	55070	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 753-7152	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$6,218
Crossroads East	Public	7-12	900 189th Ave NE	East Bethel	55011	Anoka County	St. Francis Area Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(612) 491-5290	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Andover High School	Public	9-12	2115 Andover Blvd NW	Andover	55304	Anoka County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 506-8400	1,758	86	20.4	18.9%	1,411 (80.3%)	97 (5.5%)	74 (4.2%)	74 (4.2%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (5.3%)	82.9	57^th of 480 public high schools	88.1%		77.2	91^st of 476 public high schools	80.9%	34	42.7	42.7	65.4	65.4	51.7	51.7	$12,030
Moving Forward	Public	12	1700 305th Ave NE	Cambridge	55040	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 552-7733	27	1	40.2	70.4%	23 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	2 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)							$2,422
Riverside Academy IS	Public	9-12	1700 305th Ave NE	Cambridge	55040	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 552-6252	39	0	229.4	59.0%	33 (84.6%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)								(n/a)							$3,501
Riverside Academy	Public	9-12	1700 305th Ave NE	Cambridge	55040	Isanti County	Cambridge-Isanti Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 552-6262	36	3	10.3	55.6%	29 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)								(n/a)					10.0	10.0	$13,105

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