- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Byron, MN
Byron Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270735000307
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Senior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Senior High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Byron, MN.
School address
District: Byron Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270735000307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Byron Senior High School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 270735000307 · Byron, MN High · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 24.8:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Middle School (577 students)
Byron Senior High School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Byron Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Byron Senior High School
695 students
- Byron Middle S
Byron Middle School
577 students
- Byron Intermed
Byron Intermediate School
551 students
- Byron Primary
Byron Primary School
519 students
What this shows Byron Senior High School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Senior High School compares
Byron Senior 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 57% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% 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
20.0%
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
$11,224
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Byron Senior High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Byron Public School District reports $11,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byron Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Senior High School
How many students attend Byron Senior High School?
Byron Senior High School has 695 students enrolled. It is a high school in Byron, MN. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Senior High School is 24.8:1, which is 57% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Senior High School?
11.3% of students at Byron Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Senior High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Byron, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Senior High School?
Byron Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Byron Senior High School rank among public schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Byron, 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 Byron Public School District?
Besides Byron Senior High School, Byron Public School District also operates Byron Middle School (577 students), Byron Intermediate School (551 students), and Byron Primary School (519 students). See the Byron Public School District district page for the complete list.