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School Comparison

Anoka High School
vs.
STEP Ahead High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Anoka High School
STEP Ahead High School
  • Anoka High School reported a higher graduating cohort than STEP Ahead High School (515 vs. 89).
  • STEP Ahead High School reported a higher students per counselor than Anoka High School (815:1 vs. 393.8:1).
  • Anoka High School reported a higher sat/act participation than STEP Ahead High School (459 vs. 43).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Anoka High School reported a higher chronically absent students than STEP Ahead High School (724 vs. 383).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Anoka High School reported a higher graduating cohort than STEP Ahead High School (515 vs. 89).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Anoka High School reported a higher sat/act participation than STEP Ahead High School (459 vs. 43).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Anoka High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than STEP Ahead High School (162 vs. 3).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

STEP Ahead High School reported a higher students per counselor than Anoka High School (815:1 vs. 393.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

29 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Anoka High School

3 metrics were reported by Anoka High School. Comparable data for STEP Ahead High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
91%
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
239

Reported Only at STEP Ahead High School

1 metric was reported by STEP Ahead High School. Comparable data for Anoka High School is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
10

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Anoka High School
$15,130.4
STEP Ahead High School
$15,130.4
Local revenue share
Anoka High School
26%
STEP Ahead High School
26%
State revenue share
Anoka High School
66.1%
STEP Ahead High School
66.1%
Federal revenue share
Anoka High School
7.9%
STEP Ahead High School
7.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Anoka High School
23.5%
STEP Ahead High School
23.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Anoka County
$98,764
Anoka County
$98,764
Poverty rate
Anoka County
6.7%
Anoka County
6.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Anoka County
31.7%
Anoka County
31.7%
Unemployment rate
Anoka County
3%
Anoka County
3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.