- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Faribault, MN
Faribault Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Faribault Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271176000558
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faribault Senior High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Faribault · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Faribault Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faribault Senior High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Faribault, MN.
School address
District: Faribault Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271176000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Faribault Senior High held near 961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 271176000558 · Faribault, MN High · MID · TRAD
956 enr · 16.2:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Faribault Middle (594 students)
Faribault Senior High held near 961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Faribault Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Faribault Senior High
956 students
- Faribault Midd
Faribault Middle
594 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
473 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
391 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary
389 students
- Faribault Area 118
Faribault Area Learning Center
118 students
What this shows Faribault Senior High reports 956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Faribault Senior High compares
Faribault 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
956
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$17,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Faribault Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Faribault Public School District reports $17,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Faribault Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Faribault Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faribault Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~956 students)
Frequently asked questions about Faribault Senior High
How many students attend Faribault Senior High?
Faribault Senior High has 956 students enrolled. It is a high school in Faribault, MN. CCD year-over-year: 981 (2022-23) → 961 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faribault Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Faribault Senior High is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Faribault Senior High?
49.2% of students at Faribault Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faribault Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Faribault Senior High is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Faribault, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faribault Senior High?
Faribault Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Faribault Senior High rank among high schools in Faribault?
By Resource Investment Index, Faribault Senior High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Faribault, 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 Faribault on the city page.
What other schools are in Faribault Public School District?
Besides Faribault Senior High, Faribault Public School District also operates Faribault Middle (594 students), Roosevelt Elementary (473 students), and Lincoln Elementary (391 students). See the Faribault Public School District district page for the complete list.