- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Apple Valley, MN
Fit Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Fit Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270042505142Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fit Academy High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 38.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fit Academy High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fit Academy High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Fit Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042505142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Fit Academy High School grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+155.0%).
Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 270042505142 · Apple Valley, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
194 enr · 38.8:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fit Academy (264 students)
Fit Academy High School grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (+155.0%). Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Fit Academy High School compares
Fit Academy High School is a growing 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 | 38.8:1 | ▲ 146% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
38.8:1
students per teacher
- 146% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
African American 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Fit Academy High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fit Academy reports $11,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fit Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fit Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fit Academy High School
How many students attend Fit Academy High School?
Fit Academy High School has 194 students enrolled. It is a high school in Apple Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fit Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fit Academy High School is 38.8:1, which is 146% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 147% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fit Academy High School?
36.7% of students at Fit Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fit Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Fit Academy High School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fit Academy High School?
Fit Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fit Academy High School rank among high schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fit Academy High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Fit Academy?
Besides Fit Academy High School, Fit Academy also operates Fit Academy (264 students). See the Fit Academy district page for the complete list.