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Anoka‑Hennepin reports mixed academic results, notes 86.7% graduation rate and targeted literacy efforts
Summary
District leaders presented the 2023–24 Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness report (formerly World's Best Workforce): Anoka‑Hennepin outperformed state averages in several elementary grades and placed above the state in many subjects, graduation rate rose to 86.7%, and district efforts include LETRS literacy training, AVID expansion and MTSS interventions to close achievement gaps.
District staff on Oct. 28 presented the Anoka‑Hennepin Public School District's 2023–24 academic report, aligning discussion to the state's World's Best Workforce (now Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness) requirements.
Presenters said the district outperformed the state in a majority of elementary grade assessments and sits above the statewide proficiency lines in multiple grades and subjects; elementary math performance was reported at or near the 69th percentile among Minnesota districts. The four‑year graduation rate increased to 86.7% (below the state's 90% goal but showing incremental improvement) while the dropout rate remained low at about 2.6%.
District leaders highlighted multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS), widespread LETRS literacy training (multiple cohorts in training), AVID implementation in secondary schools, and targeted math and literacy interventions as key strategies. Presenters emphasized that free‑and‑reduced share is a strong predictor of proficiency but noted many schools "beat the odds" by outperforming economic peers in at least one subject area.
Board members thanked staff, emphasized the continuous improvement approach and acknowledged continued work on literacy, achievement gaps and student supports across levels.
