AFSA High School

100 VADNAIS BLVD
VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN 55127

www.afsak12.com

Charter School 246 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

AFSA High School (Agriculture, Food, and Science Academy) is a public charter school located in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, serving students in grades 9–12. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academic coursework with hands-on, career-focused training in agriculture, animal science, environmental science, and food technology. By emphasizing project-based learning, AFSA prepares students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into technical and scientific fields, fostering a community that values curiosity and practical application.

Beyond its academic focus, AFSA is known for its intimate campus environment and strong student-teacher relationships, which support a personalized educational experience. The school is highly involved with the National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America), offering students extensive opportunities for leadership development, extracurricular competitions, and community service. By blending traditional high school requirements with unique vocational pathways, AFSA serves as an ideal environment for students interested in the sciences, sustainability, and agricultural innovation.

246

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AFSA High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	46
Black	20
Asian	22
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
142 (57.7%)
Hispanic
46 (18.7%)
Asian
22 (8.9%)
Black
20 (8.1%)
Two or More
15 (6.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	AFSA High School
Phone:	(651)209-3915
Website:	http://www.afsak12.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 33

Grade 9 50

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 37