- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
Edison High
Federal NCES profile for Edison High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272124000958
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #19 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison High has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison High ranks #19 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Edison High shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 272124000958 · Minneapolis, MN High · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 18.8:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Edison High shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Edison High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school
Edison High
865 students
What this shows Edison High reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison High compares
Edison High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.2%
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
$21,839
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
White 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Edison High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~865 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edison High
How many students attend Edison High?
Edison High has 865 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison High is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison High?
68.4% of students at Edison High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison High?
The largest demographic group at Edison High is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison High?
Edison High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Edison High rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison High ranks #19 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Edison High, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.