- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Paul, MN
Community School of Excellence High
Federal NCES profile for Community School of Excellence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270030405221Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community School of Excellence High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 21
- high schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Community School of Excellence High has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community School of Excellence High ranks #5 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Community School of Excellence · Minnesota
NCES ID 270030405221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Community School of Excellence High grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 7.1 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 270030405221 · Saint Paul, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
199 enr · 28.4:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Community School of Excellence (696 students)
Community School of Excellence High grew from 175 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 7.1 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Community School of Excellence High compares
Community School of Excellence High is a growing 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 | 28.4:1 | ▲ 80% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 107% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,134
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 99.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Community School of Excellence High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Community School of Excellence reports $13,134 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Community School of Excellence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community School of Excellence | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community School of Excellence High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community School of Excellence High
How many students attend Community School of Excellence High?
Community School of Excellence High has 199 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School of Excellence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School of Excellence High is 28.4:1, which is 80% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community School of Excellence High?
88.6% of students at Community School of Excellence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community School of Excellence High?
The largest demographic group at Community School of Excellence High is Asian at 99.5% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community School of Excellence High?
Community School of Excellence High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Community School of Excellence High rank among high schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Community School of Excellence High ranks #5 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 Community School of Excellence?
Besides Community School of Excellence High, Community School of Excellence also operates Community School of Excellence (696 students). See the Community School of Excellence district page for the complete list.