Enrollment
98
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Granada, MN
Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271304000155
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Granada · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Granada, MN.
School address
District: Granada Huntley East Chain · Minnesota
NCES ID 271304000155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch
Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch is a mid-sized high school in Granada, Minnesota, enrolling 98 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.1% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 98 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 98 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Granada Huntley East Chain also operates Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch (138 students) and Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S (81 students) alongside Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch.
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 Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch compares
Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$15,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granada Huntley East Chain, which includes Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch.
$15,172
Per student
-1%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- 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 (~98 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch
How many students attend Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch?
Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch has 98 students enrolled. It is a high school in Granada, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch?
35.1% of students at Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Granada, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch?
Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch rank among public schools in Granada?
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Granada, 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 Granada on the city page.
Is Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch a good school?
Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Granada Huntley East Chain?
Besides Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch, Granada Huntley East Chain also operates Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch (138 students) and Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S (81 students). See the Granada Huntley East Chain district page for the complete list.
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