Enrollment
2,844
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eden Prairie, MN
Eden Prairie Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Eden Prairie Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271422000735
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eden Prairie Senior High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Eden Prairie · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eden Prairie Senior High has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eden Prairie Senior High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Eden Prairie, MN.
School address
District: Eden Prairie Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271422000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
155.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eden Prairie Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eden Prairie Senior High
Eden Prairie Senior High is a large high school in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, enrolling 2,844 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,844 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Eden Prairie Public School District also operates Central Middle School (1,860 students) and Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion (759 students) alongside Eden Prairie Senior High.
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 Eden Prairie Senior High compares
Eden Prairie Senior High on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,844 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,844
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$14,759
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 47.1%
African American 18.6%
Asian 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Eden Prairie Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eden Prairie Public School District, which includes Eden Prairie Senior High.
$14,759
Per student
-3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 54.8%
Federal 6.7%
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 Eden Prairie Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eden Lake Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eden Prairie Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,860
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~2,844 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eden Prairie Senior High
How many students attend Eden Prairie Senior High?
Eden Prairie Senior High has 2,844 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eden Prairie, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eden Prairie Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eden Prairie Senior High is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eden Prairie Senior High?
26.7% of students at Eden Prairie Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eden Prairie Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Eden Prairie Senior High is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Eden Prairie, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eden Prairie Senior High?
Eden Prairie Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Eden Prairie Senior High rank among high schools in Eden Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Eden Prairie Senior High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Eden Prairie, 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 Eden Prairie on the city page.
Is Eden Prairie Senior High a good school?
Eden Prairie Senior High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Eden Prairie Public School District?
Besides Eden Prairie Senior High, Eden Prairie Public School District also operates Central Middle School (1,860 students), Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion (759 students), and Oak Point Elementary (684 students). See the Eden Prairie Public School District district page for the complete list.
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