- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Paul, MN
Highland Park Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273384001592
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Senior High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #8 of 21
- high schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Senior High has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Senior High ranks #8 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Highland Park Senior High held near 1,456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+66 students YoY 273384001592 · Saint Paul, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,392 enr · 25.3:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Highland Park Senior High held near 1,456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- This school
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- Washington Tec
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
1,063 students
What this shows Highland Park Senior High reports 1,392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Senior High compares
Highland Park 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 60% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,392 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,392
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 21.7%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Highland Park Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Tech Secondary Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Senior High
How many students attend Highland Park Senior High?
Highland Park Senior High has 1,392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,390 (2022-23) → 1,456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Senior High is 25.3:1, which is 60% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park Senior High?
37.3% of students at Highland Park Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Senior High is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Senior High?
Highland Park Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Highland Park Senior High rank among high schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Senior High ranks #8 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Highland Park Senior High, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Johnson Senior High (1,076 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.