- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Paul, MN
Central Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Central Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273384001564
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Senior High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #15 of 21
- high schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Senior High has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Senior High ranks #15 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Central Senior High shrank from 1,691 students in 2022-23 to 1,574 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 73.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-117 students YoY 273384001564 · Saint Paul, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,682 enr · 23:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Harding Senior High (1,591 students)
Central Senior High shrank from 1,691 students in 2022-23 to 1,574 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 73.6 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
- This school
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- Washington Tec
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
1,063 students
What this shows Central Senior High reports 1,682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Senior High compares
Central 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,682
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
African American 24.1%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Central Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Senior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Tech Secondary Magnet | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- 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 (~1,682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Senior High
How many students attend Central Senior High?
Central Senior High has 1,682 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,691 (2022-23) → 1,574 (2023-24), down 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Senior High is 23:1, which is 46% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Senior High?
43.3% 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 46.6% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Senior High?
Central Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 high schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Senior High ranks #15 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Central Senior High, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Harding Senior High (1,591 students), Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students), and Johnson Senior High (1,076 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.