Fridley High School is one of the high schools in Fridley, Minnesota. The high school itself is part of Minnesota School District 14, though much of Fridley falls into other districts. The high school shares a street corner with Fridley Middle School. Both facilities operate together and provide mixed curriculum.
Serving 799 students in grades 9-12, Fridley Senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fridley Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Fridley Senior High School's student population of 799 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Colors
Black and Gold
School Rankings
Fridley Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fridley Senior High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
44%
12%
White
23%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fridley Senior High School's ranking?
Fridley Senior High School is ranked #1637 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fridley Senior High School often compared to?
Fridley Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Heights Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fridley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fridley Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fridley Senior High School?
799 students attend Fridley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fridley Senior High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fridley Senior High School?
Fridley Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fridley Senior High School offer ?
Fridley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fridley Senior High School part of?
Fridley Senior High School is part of Fridley Public School District.
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