- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fridley, MN
Fridley Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Fridley Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271242000611
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fridley Senior High earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Fridley · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fridley Senior High has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fridley Senior High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Fridley, MN.
School address
District: Fridley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271242000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Fridley Senior High shrank from 854 students in 2022-23 to 799 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 271242000611 · Fridley, MN High · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 22.1:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Fridley Middle (694 students)
Fridley Senior High shrank from 854 students in 2022-23 to 799 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Fridley Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fridley Senior High
796 students
- Fridley Middle
Fridley Middle
694 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary
459 students
- Hayes Elementa
Hayes Elementary
432 students
- Voluntary Prek 138
Voluntary Prekindergarten School
138 students
- Fridley Moore 121
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr
121 students
What this shows Fridley Senior High reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fridley Senior High compares
Fridley Senior 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$17,928
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.2%
White 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Fridley Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fridley Public School District reports $17,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fridley Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Voluntary Prekindergarten School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fridley Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~796 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fridley Senior High
How many students attend Fridley Senior High?
Fridley Senior High has 796 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fridley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fridley Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fridley Senior High is 22.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fridley Senior High?
61.5% of students at Fridley Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fridley Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Fridley Senior High is African American at 45.2% of enrollment, in Fridley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fridley Senior High?
Fridley Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Fridley Senior High rank among high schools in Fridley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fridley Senior High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Fridley, 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 Fridley on the city page.
What other schools are in Fridley Public School District?
Besides Fridley Senior High, Fridley Public School District also operates Fridley Middle (694 students), Stevenson Elementary (459 students), and Hayes Elementary (432 students). See the Fridley Public School District district page for the complete list.