Enrollment
1,196
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert Lea Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert Lea Senior High
Albert Lea Senior High is a large combined-grade school in Albert Lea, Minnesota, enrolling 1,196 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.4% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,196 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 99 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #89, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 293 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,196 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Albert Lea Public School District also operates Southwest Middle (486 students) and Hawthorne Elementary (400 students) alongside Albert Lea Senior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert Lea Senior High compares
Albert Lea Senior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albert Lea Public School District, which includes Albert Lea Senior High.
$15,247
Per student
0%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 69.9%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,196 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Albert Lea Senior High a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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