- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vadnais Heights, MN
Afsa High School
Federal NCES profile for Afsa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270018603139Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Afsa High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vadnais Heights · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Afsa High School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Afsa High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vadnais Heights, MN.
School address
District: Afsa High School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270018603139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Afsa High School grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+45.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 270018603139 · Vadnais Heights, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
246 enr · 15.4:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Afsa K-8 (149 students)
Afsa High School grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+45.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Afsa High School compares
Afsa High School is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Asian 8.9%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Afsa High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Afsa High School reports $15,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Afsa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afsa K-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Afsa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Afsa High School
How many students attend Afsa High School?
Afsa High School has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vadnais Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Afsa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Afsa High School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Afsa High School?
48.6% of students at Afsa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Afsa High School?
The largest demographic group at Afsa High School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Vadnais Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Afsa High School?
Afsa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Afsa High School rank among public schools in Vadnais Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Afsa High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vadnais Heights, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Afsa High School?
Besides Afsa High School, Afsa High School also operates Afsa K-8 (149 students). See the Afsa High School district page for the complete list.