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Fridley Senior High

Grades 09–12 · High · Fridley, MN · NCES 271242000611

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At a glance

Reported students

796

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

58.95

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Minnesota high enrollment

89th percentile

Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

129.5

Fridley Senior High: 796 reported students.

State peer staffing position

46th percentile

13.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
888
Teachers (FTE)
64.6
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1

What the reported data says about Fridley Senior High

Fridley Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fridley. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Fridley Public School District. NCES reports 796 students for 2024–25.

Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (45.2%) and White (20.4%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Fridley Senior High

  1. 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
11.4%
Students with disabilities
12.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
70%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0.25
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White20.4%
  • Hispanic19.6%
  • Black45.2%
  • Asian6.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial7.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Fridley Senior High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Transitions School

High · Fridley Public School District

11–124under 0.1 mi
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr

High · Fridley Public School District

09–12121under 0.1 mi
VISTA Secondary

High · Fridley Public School District

06–1250.9 mi
Columbia Heights Senior High

High · Columbia Heights Public School Dist

09–121,1411.5 mi
Anchor

High · Columbia Heights Public School Dist

09–12111.5 mi
Columbia Heights Transition Program

High · Columbia Heights Public School Dist

09–12111.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Fridley Senior High

What grades does Fridley Senior High serve?

Fridley Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fridley Public School District.

How many students attend Fridley Senior High?

Fridley Senior High reported 796 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 888 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Fridley Senior High?

The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 796 students and 58.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Fridley Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Fridley Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Fridley Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

70% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Fridley Senior High in?

Fridley Senior High is part of Fridley Public School District, based in Fridley, MN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Fridley Senior High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Transitions School (under 0.1 mi), Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr (under 0.1 mi), VISTA Secondary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.