- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Paul, MN
Como Park Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Como Park Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273384001955
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Como Park Senior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #11 of 21
- high schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Como Park Senior High has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Como Park Senior High ranks #11 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Como Park Senior High held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 273384001955 · Saint Paul, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,034 enr · 19.9:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Como Park Senior High held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Como Park Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school
Como Park Senior High
1,034 students
What this shows Como Park Senior High reports 1,034 students on the CCD universe file.
How Como Park Senior High compares
Como Park 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 30.9%
Asian 30.6%
White 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Como Park Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Como Park Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Como Park Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,034 students)
Frequently asked questions about Como Park Senior High
How many students attend Como Park Senior High?
Como Park Senior High has 1,034 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,078 (2022-23) → 1,074 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Como Park Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Como Park Senior High is 19.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Como Park Senior High?
68.5% of students at Como Park Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Como Park Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Como Park Senior High is African American at 30.9% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Como Park Senior High?
Como Park Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Como Park Senior High rank among high schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Como Park Senior High ranks #11 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 Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Como Park Senior High, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.