Coon Rapids High School
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{{Infobox school
| name = Coon Rapids High School
| image = CrhsFrontWinter2015.jpg
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| caption = Front of school, 2015
| motto = Respect. Learn. Achieve. Celebrate.
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| address = 2340 Northdale Boulevard Northwest
| city = Coon Rapids
| state = Minnesota
| zipcode = 55433
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|45.182|N|93.326|W|type:edu_region:US-MN|display=inline,title}}
| type = Public high school
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| district = Anoka-Hennepin School District 11
| us_nces_school_id = {{NCES School ID|270318000100|school_name=Coon Rapids High School|access_date=December 22, 2024|ref_name=NCES}}
| principal = John Peña{{cite web |title=Administration/Attendance contact info |url=https://www.ahschools.us/Page/21510 |website=Coon Rapids High School |accessdate=July 24, 2021}}
| teaching_staff = 115.72 {{FTE}}
| grades = 9–12
| enrollment = 2,147 (2023-2024)
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| colors = Red and white {{color box|red}} {{color box|white}} {{Cite web|title=Coon Rapids High School|url=https://www.mshsl.org/schools/coon-rapids-high-school|access-date=2024-04-02|website=Minnesota State High School League|language=en-US}}
| athletics_conference = Northwest Suburban Conference
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| website = {{URL|www.ahschools.us/crhs}}
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Coon Rapids High School (CRHS) is a public high school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District 11 and participates in the University of Minnesota's College in the Schools program.{{cite web |title=Partnering High Schools |url=https://ccaps.umn.edu/college-in-the-schools/partnering-high-schools |website=College of Continuing and Professional Studies and works |publisher=University of Minnesota |accessdate=October 3, 2019}}
Academics
The Coon Rapids Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering program is a specialty program within the school. The program was launched in 2013 and consists of hands-on math, science, medical, and engineering courses using Project Lead the Way curriculum.{{cite web |last1=Baca |first1=Maria |title=Coon Rapids gets fast-tracking biomed program |url=https://www.startribune.com/coon-rapids-gets-fast-tracking-biomed-program/177063541/ |website=StarTribune |accessdate=20 November 2020}}{{cite web |title=Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering / About |url=https://www.ahschools.us/Page/39955 |website=Coon Rapids High School Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering |accessdate=20 November 2020}}
Students can enroll in college-level courses through Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO). This program allows high school students to experience college coursework without paying college tuition fees. General education coursework is available to grades 11 and 12, and technical education coursework is available to grades 10, 11, and 12.{{cite web |title=Grade Level and Course Info / PSEO |url=https://www.ahschools.us/Page/19332 |website=Anoka-Hennepin Schools |accessdate=20 November 2020}}
Athletics
Coon Rapids is part of the Northwest Suburban Conference and a member of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).{{cite web |title=Welcome to the Northwest Suburban Conference! |url=https://www.nwsconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=2 |website=Northwest Suburban Conference |accessdate=20 November 2020}}{{cite web |title=Coon Rapids High School |url=https://www.mshsl.org/schools/coon-rapids-high-school |website=MSHSL Minnesota State High School League |accessdate=20 November 2020}}
Notable alumni
- Tom Copa, professional basketball player{{cite web |title=Tom Copa Stats |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/copato01.html |website=Basketball-Reference.com |accessdate=5 January 2020 |language=en}}
- Branden Petersen, politician
- Logan Shore, MLB player
- Zack Stephenson, politician and state representative
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.ahschools.us/crhs}}
{{Northwest Suburban Conference teams}}
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Category:Schools in Anoka County, Minnesota
Category:Public high schools in Minnesota
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