- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eden Prairie, MN
Hennepin Gateway to College
Federal NCES profile for Hennepin Gateway to College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270002504618
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hennepin Gateway to College earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Eden Prairie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hennepin Gateway to College has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hennepin Gateway to College ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Eden Prairie, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002504618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hennepin Gateway to College shrank from 70 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270002504618 · Eden Prairie, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 18.3:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
Hennepin Gateway to College shrank from 70 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hennepin Gateway to College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tier Two
Tier Two
274 students
- Tier Three
Tier Three
226 students
- West Education 99
West Education Center Alternative
99 students
- This school 73
Hennepin Gateway to College
73 students
- South Educatio 48
South Education Center Academy
48 students
- North Educatio 37
North Education Center Academy
37 students
What this shows Hennepin Gateway to College reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hennepin Gateway to College compares
Hennepin Gateway to College 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 0% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
African American 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Hennepin Gateway to College is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Hennepin Gateway to College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tier Three | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Education Center Alternative | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Education Center Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hennepin Gateway to College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hennepin Gateway to College
How many students attend Hennepin Gateway to College?
Hennepin Gateway to College has 73 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eden Prairie, MN. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hennepin Gateway to College?
The student-teacher ratio at Hennepin Gateway to College is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hennepin Gateway to College?
42.9% of students at Hennepin Gateway to College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hennepin Gateway to College?
The largest demographic group at Hennepin Gateway to College is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Eden Prairie, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hennepin Gateway to College?
Hennepin Gateway to College has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hennepin Gateway to College rank among high schools in Eden Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Hennepin Gateway to College ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Eden Prairie, 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 Eden Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 287?
Besides Hennepin Gateway to College, Intermediate School District 287 also operates Tier Two (274 students), Tier Three (226 students), and West Education Center Alternative (99 students). See the Intermediate School District 287 district page for the complete list.