- Enrollment
- 1,860
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271422000735
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Eden Prairie Senior High held near 2,799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 155.2 → 145.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 271422000735 · Eden Prairie, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,844 enr · 18.3:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Middle School (1,860 students)
Eden Prairie Senior High held near 2,799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 155.2 → 145.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Eden Prairie Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eden Prairie Senior High
2,844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,860 students
- Eagle Heights 759
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
759 students
- Oak Point Elem 684
Oak Point Elementary
684 students
- Eden Lake Elem 658
Eden Lake Elementary
658 students
- Prairie View E 628
Prairie View Elementary
628 students
What this shows Eden Prairie Senior High reports 2,844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eden Prairie Senior High compares
Eden Prairie 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Eden Prairie Public School District reports $15,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,844 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,833 (2022-23) → 2,799 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.