Enrollment
951
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Duluth, MN
Denfeld High School
Federal NCES profile for Denfeld High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271104000460
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denfeld High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Denfeld High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denfeld High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271104000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denfeld High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denfeld High School
Denfeld High School is a large high school in Duluth, Minnesota, enrolling 951 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 94% of state schools at 951 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 293 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 951 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students) and Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students) alongside Denfeld 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 Denfeld High School compares
Denfeld 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% 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
54.5%
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
$14,387
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 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 64.7%
Two or More 17.0%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Denfeld High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duluth Public School District, which includes Denfeld High School.
$14,387
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 55.1%
Federal 14.5%
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 Denfeld High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ordean East Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lester Park Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congdon Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denfeld High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~951 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Denfeld High School
How many students attend Denfeld High School?
Denfeld High School has 951 students enrolled. It is a high school in Duluth, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denfeld High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denfeld High School is 20.2:1, which is 28% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denfeld High School?
49.3% of students at Denfeld High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denfeld High School?
The largest demographic group at Denfeld High School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denfeld High School?
Denfeld High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Denfeld High School rank among high schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Denfeld High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Duluth, 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 Duluth on the city page.
Is Denfeld High School a good school?
Denfeld High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. 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 Duluth Public School District?
Besides Denfeld High School, Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students), Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students), and Lincoln Park Middle School (606 students). See the Duluth Public School District district page for the complete list.
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