- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwood Young America, MN
Central Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Central Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272391001186
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Senior High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Norwood Young America · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Senior High has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Norwood Young America, MN.
School address
District: Central Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272391001186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Central Senior High held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 272391001186 · Norwood Young America, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 17.7:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary (413 students)
Central Senior High held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Central Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
413 students
- This school
Central Senior High
337 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
216 students
What this shows Central Senior High reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Senior High compares
Central Senior High 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$13,571
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Central Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Central Public School District reports $13,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Senior High
How many students attend Central Senior High?
Central Senior High has 337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwood Young America, MN. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Senior High is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Senior High?
14.4% of students at Central Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Central Senior High is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Norwood Young America, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Senior High?
Central Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Central Senior High rank among public schools in Norwood Young America?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Norwood Young America, 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 Central Public School District?
Besides Central Senior High, Central Public School District also operates Central Elementary (413 students) and Central Middle (216 students). See the Central Public School District district page for the complete list.