Enrollment
1,495
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaska High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaska High School
Chaska High School is a large combined-grade school in Chaska, Minnesota, enrolling 1,495 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,495 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chanhassen High School (1,385 students) and Carver Elementary School (782 students) alongside Chaska High School.
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 Chaska High School compares
Chaska High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern Carver County Public School, which includes Chaska High School.
$13,314
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~1,495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chaska High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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