- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albert Lea, MN
Albert Lea Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Albert Lea Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270297000068
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert Lea Senior High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Albert Lea · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert Lea Senior High has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Lea Senior High ranks #6 of 6 schools in Albert Lea, MN.
School address
District: Albert Lea Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270297000068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Albert Lea Senior High held near 1,229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.6 → 75.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 270297000068 · Albert Lea, MN Other · MID · TRAD
1,196 enr · 17.1:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Middle (486 students)
Albert Lea Senior High held near 1,229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.6 → 75.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Albert Lea Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Albert Lea Senior High
1,196 students
- Southwest Midd
Southwest Middle
486 students
- Hawthorne Elem 400
Hawthorne Elementary
400 students
- Lakeview Eleme 400
Lakeview Elementary
400 students
- Halverson Elem 360
Halverson Elementary
360 students
- Sibley Element 275
Sibley Elementary
275 students
What this shows Albert Lea Senior High reports 1,196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert Lea Senior High compares
Albert Lea Senior High 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,196 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,196
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$16,107
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 208 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Albert Lea Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Albert Lea Public School District reports $16,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albert Lea Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halverson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sibley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert Lea Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~1,196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albert Lea Senior High
How many students attend Albert Lea Senior High?
Albert Lea Senior High has 1,196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albert Lea, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,218 (2022-23) → 1,229 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Lea Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Lea Senior High is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert Lea Senior High?
42.4% of students at Albert Lea Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Lea Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Albert Lea Senior High is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Albert Lea, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Lea Senior High?
Albert Lea Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Albert Lea Senior High rank among schools in Albert Lea?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Lea Senior High ranks #6 of 6 schools in Albert Lea, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albert Lea on the city page.
What other schools are in Albert Lea Public School District?
Besides Albert Lea Senior High, Albert Lea Public School District also operates Southwest Middle (486 students), Hawthorne Elementary (400 students), and Lakeview Elementary (400 students). See the Albert Lea Public School District district page for the complete list.