- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Grand Rapids Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271317000935
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Rapids Senior High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Rapids Senior High has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Senior High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Grand Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271317000935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Grand Rapids Senior High held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 271317000935 · Grand Rapids, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,091 enr · 21.4:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert J. Elkington Middle School (764 students)
Grand Rapids Senior High held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Grand Rapids Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grand Rapids Senior High
1,091 students
- Robert J. Elki
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
764 students
- East Rapids El
East Rapids Elementary
639 students
- West Rapids El
West Rapids Elementary
612 students
- Cohasset Eleme 312
Cohasset Elementary
312 students
- Bigfork Elemen 139
Bigfork Elementary
139 students
What this shows Grand Rapids Senior High reports 1,091 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Rapids Senior High compares
Grand Rapids Senior 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,091
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,391
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Grand Rapids Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Rapids Public School District reports $14,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Rapids Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert J. Elkington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rapids Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rapids Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cohasset Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bigfork Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Rapids Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,091 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Senior High
How many students attend Grand Rapids Senior High?
Grand Rapids Senior High has 1,091 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,129 (2022-23) → 1,114 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Senior High is 21.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Rapids Senior High?
29.5% of students at Grand Rapids Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Rapids Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Grand Rapids Senior High is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Rapids Senior High?
Grand Rapids Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Rapids Senior High rank among public schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Rapids Senior High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public School District?
Besides Grand Rapids Senior High, Grand Rapids Public School District also operates Robert J. Elkington Middle School (764 students), East Rapids Elementary (639 students), and West Rapids Elementary (612 students). See the Grand Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.