- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chaska, MN
Chaska High School
Federal NCES profile for Chaska High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270819000343
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaska High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaska High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaska High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Chaska High School held near 1,538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 270819000343 · Chaska, MN Other · MID · TRAD
1,495 enr · 20.5:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Chanhassen High School (1,385 students)
Chaska High School held near 1,538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 71.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chaska High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chaska High School
1,495 students
- Chanhassen Hig
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 Chaska High School reports 1,495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaska High School compares
Chaska 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,495 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,495
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$13,958
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Chaska High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Chaska High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanhassen 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaska Middle School West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaska 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 other 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 (~1,495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaska High School
How many students attend Chaska High School?
Chaska High School has 1,495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chaska, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,584 (2022-23) → 1,538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaska High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaska High School is 20.5:1, which is 30% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaska High School?
20.2% of students at Chaska High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaska High School?
The largest demographic group at Chaska High School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaska High School?
Chaska High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Chaska High School rank among schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaska High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Chaska, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides Chaska High School, Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chanhassen High School (1,385 students), Carver Elementary School (782 students), and Victoria Elementary (670 students). See the Eastern Carver County Public School district page for the complete list.