- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Caledonia, MN
Caledonia Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Caledonia Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270738003188
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caledonia Senior High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Caledonia Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Senior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Caledonia, MN.
School address
District: Caledonia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270738003188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Caledonia Senior High shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 270738003188 · Caledonia, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 14.4:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Caledonia Elementary (295 students)
Caledonia Senior High shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Caledonia Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caledonia Elem
Caledonia Elementary
295 students
- This school
Caledonia Senior High
259 students
- Caledonia Midd
Caledonia Middle
138 students
What this shows Caledonia Senior High reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caledonia Senior High compares
Caledonia Senior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,858
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Caledonia Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caledonia Public School District reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caledonia Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caledonia Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caledonia Senior High
How many students attend Caledonia Senior High?
Caledonia Senior High has 259 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caledonia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Senior High is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caledonia Senior High?
21.7% of students at Caledonia Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caledonia Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Caledonia Senior High is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caledonia Senior High?
Caledonia Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Caledonia Senior High rank among public schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Senior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Caledonia, 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 Caledonia Public School District?
Besides Caledonia Senior High, Caledonia Public School District also operates Caledonia Elementary (295 students) and Caledonia Middle (138 students). See the Caledonia Public School District district page for the complete list.