- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edina, MN
Edina Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Edina Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271125000510
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edina Senior High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #10 of 15
- public schools in Edina · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edina Senior High has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edina Senior High ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Edina, MN.
School address
District: Edina Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271125000510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-135 students YoY
Edina Senior High held near 2,585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-135 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 133.2 → 135.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-135 students YoY 271125000510 · Edina, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,641 enr · 19.9:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South View Middle (1,021 students)
Edina Senior High held near 2,585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-135 headcount). Teacher FTE added 133.2 → 135.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Edina Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Edina Senior High
2,641 students
- South View Mid 1,021
South View Middle
1,021 students
- Valley View Mi 1,003
Valley View Middle
1,003 students
- Concord Elemen 741
Concord Elementary
741 students
- Countryside El 665
Countryside Elementary
665 students
- Normandale Ele 652
Normandale Elementary
652 students
What this shows Edina Senior High reports 2,641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edina Senior High compares
Edina 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 | 16.3% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,641 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,641
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
25.9%
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
$14,953
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
African American 11.9%
Asian 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Edina Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edina Public School District reports $14,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edina Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South View Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normandale Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edina Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~2,641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edina Senior High
How many students attend Edina Senior High?
Edina Senior High has 2,641 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edina, MN. CCD year-over-year: 2,720 (2022-23) → 2,585 (2023-24), nearly flat (-135).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edina Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edina 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 Edina Senior High?
16.3% of students at Edina Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edina Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Edina Senior High is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Edina, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edina Senior High?
Edina Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Edina Senior High rank among public schools in Edina?
By Resource Investment Index, Edina Senior High ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Edina, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Edina on the city page.
What other schools are in Edina Public School District?
Besides Edina Senior High, Edina Public School District also operates South View Middle (1,021 students), Valley View Middle (1,003 students), and Concord Elementary (741 students). See the Edina Public School District district page for the complete list.