- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hermantown, MN
Hermantown Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Hermantown Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271392000716
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermantown Senior High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hermantown · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermantown Senior High has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermantown Senior High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hermantown, MN.
School address
District: Hermantown Community Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271392000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Hermantown Senior High held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 271392000716 · Hermantown, MN High · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 23.4:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermantown Elementary (731 students)
Hermantown Senior High held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hermantown Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermantown Ele
Hermantown Elementary
731 students
- Hermantown Mid
Hermantown Middle
677 students
- This school
Hermantown Senior High
655 students
- Hermantown Ear 43
Hermantown Early Childhood
43 students
- Hermantown Alt 12
Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg
12 students
What this shows Hermantown Senior High reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermantown Senior High compares
Hermantown 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 48% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 73% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$11,452
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Hermantown Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hermantown Community Schools reports $11,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermantown Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermantown Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermantown Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermantown Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermantown Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hermantown Senior High
How many students attend Hermantown Senior High?
Hermantown Senior High has 655 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hermantown, MN. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Senior High is 23.4:1, which is 48% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermantown Senior High?
11.5% of students at Hermantown Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermantown Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Hermantown Senior High is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Hermantown, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermantown Senior High?
Hermantown Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Hermantown Senior High rank among public schools in Hermantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermantown Senior High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hermantown, 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 Hermantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hermantown Community Schools?
Besides Hermantown Senior High, Hermantown Community Schools also operates Hermantown Elementary (731 students), Hermantown Middle (677 students), and Hermantown Early Childhood (43 students). See the Hermantown Community Schools district page for the complete list.