- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lindstrom, MN
Chisago Lakes Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Chisago Lakes Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270001700353
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisago Lakes Senior High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lindstrom · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisago Lakes Senior High has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisago Lakes Senior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lindstrom, MN.
School address
District: Chisago Lakes School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001700353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Chisago Lakes Senior High held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 68.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 270001700353 · Lindstrom, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,053 enr · 17.6:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside El. (804 students)
Chisago Lakes Senior High held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 68.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chisago Lakes Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chisago Lakes Senior High
1,053 students
- Lakeside El.
Lakeside El.
804 students
- Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes Middle
742 students
- Chisago Lakes 347
Chisago Lakes El.
347 students
- Taylors Falls 329
Taylors Falls Elementary
329 students
- Chisago Lakes 41
Chisago Lakes Family Center
41 students
What this shows Chisago Lakes Senior High reports 1,053 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisago Lakes Senior High compares
Chisago Lakes Senior High 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% 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
36.9%
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
$13,275
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Chisago Lakes Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chisago Lakes School District reports $13,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chisago Lakes Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside El. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes El. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylors Falls Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes Family Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisago Lakes Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,053 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chisago Lakes Senior High
How many students attend Chisago Lakes Senior High?
Chisago Lakes Senior High has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lindstrom, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,053 (2022-23) → 1,048 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes Senior High is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chisago Lakes Senior High?
15.4% of students at Chisago Lakes Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisago Lakes Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Chisago Lakes Senior High is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Lindstrom, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisago Lakes Senior High?
Chisago Lakes Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Chisago Lakes Senior High rank among public schools in Lindstrom?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisago Lakes Senior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lindstrom, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chisago Lakes School District?
Besides Chisago Lakes Senior High, Chisago Lakes School District also operates Lakeside El. (804 students), Chisago Lakes Middle (742 students), and Chisago Lakes El. (347 students). See the Chisago Lakes School District district page for the complete list.