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CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Minnesota · Public School District
17
Schools
5,062
Students
$14,231
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
38.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
91.9%
Graduation Rate
+5.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Minnesota serving 5,062 students across 17 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,231 is near the national average for a US public school district. 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08605
ISANTI MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08526
Riverside Academy MLP06–085
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI HIGH SCHOOL09–121,605
Cambridge-Isanti OLL Secondary 6-1206–1283
MOVING FORWARD12–1227
Riverside Academy09–1236
Riverside Academy IS09–1239
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brookside AcademyKG–1229
Cambridge Early Childhood SpecialEdPK–PK52
Isanti Early Childhood Special EdPK–PK66
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,231Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
20%
State
67.5%
Local (property tax)
20.5%
Federal
12.0%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
5,062
Students
39%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.9%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.9% graduation rate — 5.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST has 17 public schools, serving a total of 5,062 students.
What is the graduation rate for CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 91.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spends $14,231 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
39% of students in CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
No, CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serve?
CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.