Enrollment
1,582
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambridge, MN
Cambridge-Isanti High School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge-Isanti High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270741000316
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge-Isanti High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge-Isanti High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge-Isanti High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Cambridge, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cambridge-Isanti High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cambridge-Isanti High School
Cambridge-Isanti High School is a large high school in Cambridge, Minnesota, enrolling 1,582 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Minnesota schools and 54% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,582 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist spends $11,345 per pupil, 26% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge Middle School (607 students) and Cambridge Intermediate School (536 students) alongside Cambridge-Isanti 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 Cambridge-Isanti High School compares
Cambridge-Isanti 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 54% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,582 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,582
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 91% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$11,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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 83.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Cambridge-Isanti High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist, which includes Cambridge-Isanti High School.
$11,345
Per student
-26%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 67.5%
Federal 12.0%
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 Cambridge-Isanti High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isanti Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isanti Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge-Isanti High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge-Isanti High School
How many students attend Cambridge-Isanti High School?
Cambridge-Isanti High School has 1,582 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambridge, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge-Isanti High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge-Isanti High School is 24.3:1, which is 54% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge-Isanti High School?
25.9% of students at Cambridge-Isanti High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge-Isanti High School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge-Isanti High School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge-Isanti High School?
Cambridge-Isanti High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Cambridge-Isanti High School rank among high schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge-Isanti High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Cambridge, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cambridge on the city page.
Is Cambridge-Isanti High School a good school?
Cambridge-Isanti High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Cambridge-Isanti High School, Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge Middle School (607 students), Cambridge Intermediate School (536 students), and Cambridge Primary School (498 students). See the Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist district page for the complete list.
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