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School Comparison

ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
vs.
STEP Ahead High School

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

ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
STEP Ahead High School
  • STEP Ahead High School reported a higher students per counselor than ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (815:1 vs. 408.3:1).
  • ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS reported a higher gifted & talented than STEP Ahead High School (357 vs. 10).
  • ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS reported a higher in-school suspensions than STEP Ahead High School (350 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS reported a higher chronically absent students than STEP Ahead High School (487 vs. 383).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS reported a higher gifted & talented than STEP Ahead High School (357 vs. 10).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS reported a higher in-school suspensions than STEP Ahead High School (350 vs. 3).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

STEP Ahead High School reported a higher students per counselor than ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (815:1 vs. 408.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at STEP Ahead High School

3 metrics were reported by STEP Ahead High School. Comparable data for ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
89
Dual enrollment
6
SAT/ACT participation
43

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
$15,130.4
STEP Ahead High School
$15,130.4
Local revenue share
ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
26%
STEP Ahead High School
26%
State revenue share
ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
66.1%
STEP Ahead High School
66.1%
Federal revenue share
ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
7.9%
STEP Ahead High School
7.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
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.