- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Duluth, MN
Academic Excellence Online
Federal NCES profile for Academic Excellence Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271104004777
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academic Excellence Online earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Academic Excellence Online has class sizes smaller than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academic Excellence Online ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271104004777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Academic Excellence Online shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 271104004777 · Duluth, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 10.8:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,495 students)
Academic Excellence Online shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Academic Excellence Online in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- Ordean East Mi
Ordean East Middle School
1,037 students
- Denfeld High S
Denfeld High School
951 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
606 students
- Lester Park El 510
Lester Park Elementary
510 students
- This school 54
Academic Excellence Online
54 students
What this shows Academic Excellence Online reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academic Excellence Online compares
Academic Excellence Online is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 22% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Academic Excellence Online is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Duluth Public School District reports $16,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academic Excellence Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ordean East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denfeld High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lester Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academic Excellence Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Academic Excellence Online
How many students attend Academic Excellence Online?
Academic Excellence Online has 54 students enrolled. It is a high school in Duluth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academic Excellence Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Academic Excellence Online is 10.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academic Excellence Online?
33.7% of students at Academic Excellence Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academic Excellence Online?
The largest demographic group at Academic Excellence Online is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academic Excellence Online?
Academic Excellence Online has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academic Excellence Online rank among high schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Academic Excellence Online ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Duluth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Duluth Public School District?
Besides Academic Excellence Online, Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students), Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students), and Denfeld High School (951 students). See the Duluth Public School District district page for the complete list.