Enrollment
1,315
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, MN
Alexandria Area High School
Federal NCES profile for Alexandria Area High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270306000085
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexandria Area High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexandria Area High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria Area High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Alexandria, MN.
School address
District: Alexandria Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270306000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexandria Area High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexandria Area High School
Alexandria Area High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Alexandria, Minnesota, enrolling 1,315 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,315 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Alexandria Public School District also operates Discovery Middle School (898 students) and Lincoln Elementary (481 students) alongside Alexandria Area High School.
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 Alexandria Area High School compares
Alexandria Area High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,315
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,182
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Alexandria Area High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexandria Public School District, which includes Alexandria Area High School.
$14,182
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.5%
Federal 10.4%
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 Alexandria Area High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Voyager Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miltona Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexandria Area High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high 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 (~1,315 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alexandria Area High School
How many students attend Alexandria Area High School?
Alexandria Area High School has 1,315 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Area High School is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexandria Area High School?
18.2% of students at Alexandria Area High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexandria Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Alexandria Area High School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Alexandria, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexandria Area High School?
Alexandria Area High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Alexandria Area High School rank among public schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria Area High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Alexandria, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alexandria on the city page.
Is Alexandria Area High School a good school?
Alexandria Area High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Alexandria Public School District?
Besides Alexandria Area High School, Alexandria Public School District also operates Discovery Middle School (898 students), Lincoln Elementary (481 students), and Voyager Elementary (446 students). See the Alexandria Public School District district page for the complete list.
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