Robbinsdale Cooper High School is a 4-year public high school in New Hope, Minnesota, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis, United States.
Serving 1,396 students in grades 9-12, Robbinsdale Cooper 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 8% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School's student population of 1,396 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Orange And Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School is 0.75, 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
#1567 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
38%
12%
White
18%
60%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School's ranking?
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School is ranked #1567 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School often compared to?
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School is 86%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School?
1,396 students attend Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School?
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School offer ?
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School part of?
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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