- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chanhassen, MN
Chanhassen High School
Federal NCES profile for Chanhassen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270819004260
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chanhassen High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Chanhassen · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chanhassen High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chanhassen High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Chanhassen, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819004260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Chanhassen High School held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 68.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 270819004260 · Chanhassen, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,385 enr · 20.7:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Chanhassen High School held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 68.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chanhassen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaska High Sc
Chaska High School
1,495 students
- This school
Chanhassen High School
1,385 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary School
782 students
- Victoria Eleme
Victoria Elementary
670 students
- Clover Ridge E
Clover Ridge Elementary
632 students
- Chaska Middle
Chaska Middle School West
615 students
What this shows Chanhassen High School reports 1,385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chanhassen High School compares
Chanhassen 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,385 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,385
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 85% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,958
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.1%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Chanhassen High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Carver County Public School reports $13,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chanhassen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaska Middle School West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chanhassen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chanhassen High School
How many students attend Chanhassen High School?
Chanhassen High School has 1,385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chanhassen, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,370 (2022-23) → 1,383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chanhassen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chanhassen High School is 20.7:1, which is 31% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chanhassen High School?
11.2% of students at Chanhassen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chanhassen High School?
The largest demographic group at Chanhassen High School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Chanhassen, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chanhassen High School?
Chanhassen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Chanhassen High School rank among public schools in Chanhassen?
By Resource Investment Index, Chanhassen High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Chanhassen, 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 Chanhassen on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides Chanhassen High School, Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students), Carver Elementary School (782 students), and Victoria Elementary (670 students). See the Eastern Carver County Public School district page for the complete list.