Enrollment
337
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272391001186
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Senior High
Central Senior High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, enrolling 337 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Minnesota average.
With 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 221 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 169 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Central Public School District also operates Central Elementary (413 students) and Central Middle (216 students) alongside Central Senior High.
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 Central Senior High compares
Central Senior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,914
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
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.
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 83.4%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Public School District, which includes Central Senior High.
$12,914
Per student
-15%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 38/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Norwood Young America on the city page.
Is Central Senior High a good school?
Central Senior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. 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 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.
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