Blaine High School is a public high school in Blaine, Minnesota as part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. The school was opened in 1972, as part of the Blaine Project.
Serving 3,157 students in grades 9-12, Blaine High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blaine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blaine High School's student population of 3,157 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 155 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blaine High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blaine High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#544 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
57%
60%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blaine High School's ranking?
Blaine High School is ranked #544 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Blaine High School often compared to?
Blaine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andover High School, Coon Rapids High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blaine High School?
The graduation rate of Blaine High School is 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blaine High School?
3,157 students attend Blaine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Blaine High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blaine High School?
Blaine High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blaine High School offer ?
Blaine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blaine High School part of?
Blaine High School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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