- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, MN
Albany Area High School
Federal NCES profile for Albany Area High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270293000064
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Area High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Area High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Area High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Albany, MN.
School address
District: Albany Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270293000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Albany Area High School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 270293000064 · Albany, MN High · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 25.4:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany Area Middle School (457 students)
Albany Area High School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Albany Area High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Albany Area High School
584 students
- Albany Area Mi
Albany Area Middle School
457 students
- Albany Element
Albany Elementary
380 students
- Avon Elementar
Avon Elementary
264 students
What this shows Albany Area High School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Area High School compares
Albany Area High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 61% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Albany Area High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Albany Public School District reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albany Area High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Area Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albany Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Area High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Albany Area High School
How many students attend Albany Area High School?
Albany Area High School has 584 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, MN. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Area High School is 25.4:1, which is 61% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany Area High School?
14.0% of students at Albany Area High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Albany Area High School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Albany, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Area High School?
Albany Area High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Albany Area High School rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Area High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Albany, 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 Albany Public School District?
Besides Albany Area High School, Albany Public School District also operates Albany Area Middle School (457 students), Albany Elementary (380 students), and Avon Elementary (264 students). See the Albany Public School District district page for the complete list.