- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270046805434Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gentry Academy High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vadnais Heights · Resource Index
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Gentry Academy High held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 270046805434 · Vadnais Heights, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
134 enr · 19.1:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Gentry Academy Middle (195 students)
Gentry Academy High held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Gentry Academy High compares
Gentry Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,545
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.
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.
District finance for Gentry Academy Charter School reports $10,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.