- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270741000316
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 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 9/100 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
- 9
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Cambridge-Isanti High School held near 1,610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 69.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 270741000316 · Cambridge, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,582 enr · 24.3:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Middle School (607 students)
Cambridge-Isanti High School held near 1,610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 69.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cambridge-Isanti High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cambridge-Isanti High School
1,582 students
- Cambridge Midd 607
Cambridge Middle School
607 students
- Cambridge Inte 536
Cambridge Intermediate School
536 students
- Cambridge Prim 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- Isanti Interme 422
Isanti Intermediate School
422 students
What this shows Cambridge-Isanti High School reports 1,582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge-Isanti High School compares
Cambridge-Isanti 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,306
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 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.
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
District finance for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist reports $12,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,582 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,605 (2022-23) → 1,610 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 9/100 (lower 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 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.
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.