Enrollment
134
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vadnais Heights, MN
Gentry Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Gentry Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270046805434Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gentry Academy High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vadnais Heights · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gentry Academy High has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry Academy High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vadnais Heights, MN.
School address
District: Gentry Academy Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270046805434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gentry Academy High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gentry Academy High
Gentry Academy High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, enrolling 134 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.0% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Minnesota average.
With 134 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gentry Academy Charter School spends $11,409 per pupil, 25% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Gentry Academy Charter School, also runs Gentry Academy Middle (195 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gentry Academy High compares
Gentry Academy High on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 91% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,409
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Gentry Academy High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gentry Academy Charter School, which includes Gentry Academy High.
$11,409
Per student
-25%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 69.2%
Federal 1.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gentry Academy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry Academy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gentry Academy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gentry Academy High
How many students attend Gentry Academy High?
Gentry Academy High has 134 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vadnais Heights, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gentry Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gentry Academy High is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gentry Academy High?
4.0% of students at Gentry Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gentry Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Gentry Academy High is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Vadnais Heights, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gentry Academy High?
Gentry Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gentry Academy High rank among public schools in Vadnais Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry Academy High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vadnais Heights, 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 Vadnais Heights on the city page.
Is Gentry Academy High a good school?
Gentry Academy High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gentry Academy Charter School?
Besides Gentry Academy High, Gentry Academy Charter School also operates Gentry Academy Middle (195 students). See the Gentry Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.
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