Robbinsdale Cooper High School is a 4-year public high school in New Hope, Minnesota, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis, United States.
Serving 1,474 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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- 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
School Overview
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School's student population of 1,474 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 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 0.59. 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
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
38%
12%
White
17%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
1,474 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, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School?
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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