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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST·NCES 270741000316

Cambridge-Isanti High School

430 NW 8TH AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008 · (763) 689-6066 · Isanti County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,582 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,582
High
DISTRICT 353 · STATE 371
Student : Teacher
21.3:1
74 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 60.8:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
480 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 48%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
420
Grade 10
410
Grade 11
408
Grade 12
344
Student demographics
White
1,31483%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
755%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 12%
Black
211%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 12%
Asian
704%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 7%
Two+
916%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 7%
Native American
111%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
82952%
Female
75348%

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Test scores

MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Standards
English Language Arts
51.3%
MN avg 49.7%
Math
29.6%
MN avg 45.3%
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
42.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
48.8%
based on MN schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.4pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,582
+90 (+6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.3:1
was 25.2:1
% White
83%
was 90%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
4%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cambridge-Isanti High School

Cambridge-Isanti High School is a four-year high school of high-enrollment scale in CAMBRIDGE, Minnesota, part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist, educateing 1,582 students in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 326% bigger than the state mean of about 371.

Cambridge-Isanti High School is one of 18 schools operated by Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist, a district that serves 5,007 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Cambridge-Isanti High School shows that nearly all students (83%) are White. The remainder breaks down as 6% multiracial, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 92% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Cambridge-Isanti High School has 74 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 21.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.3:1, putting Cambridge-Isanti High School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 30% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Cambridge-Isanti High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 48.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 42.3%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Isanti County put median household earnings sit near $87,440, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Cambridge-Isanti High School is one of 24 public schools in Isanti County (combined enrollment of about 6,086 students).

Nearest neighbor: Cambridge Primary School, around 0.4 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cambridge-Isanti High School has expanded 6%, going from 1,492 students in 2018 to 1,582 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 90% to 83% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 25.2:1 in 2018 to 21.3:1 today.

On allk12, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Isanti County at a glance

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Population
42,596
Census ACS
Median income
$87,440
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
6,086 students

Quick facts

School name
Cambridge-Isanti High School
District
Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist
Address
430 NW 8TH AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MN 55008
Phone
(763) 689-6066
County
Isanti County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,582
Teachers (FTE)
74
Student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
480 (30%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
270741000316
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist
Other schools in CAMBRIDGE
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Cambridge-Isanti High School
What is the total enrollment at Cambridge-Isanti High School?
Cambridge-Isanti High School enrolls approximately 1,582 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Cambridge-Isanti High School serve?
Cambridge-Isanti High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Cambridge-Isanti High School have?
Cambridge-Isanti High School employs 74 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Cambridge-Isanti High School?
Student demographics at Cambridge-Isanti High School are roughly 83% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Cambridge-Isanti High School?
Cambridge-Isanti High School is overseen by Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist in Isanti County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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