- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minnetonka, MN
Hopkins Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271426000613
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins Senior High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #15 of 18
- public schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins Senior High has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Senior High ranks #15 of 18 public schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Hopkins Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271426000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+500 students YoY
Hopkins Senior High grew from 1,491 students in 2022-23 to 1,991 in 2023-24 (+33.5%).
Teacher FTE added 77.1 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+500 students YoY 271426000613 · Minnetonka, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,003 enr · 26:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins North Junior High (866 students)
Hopkins Senior High grew from 1,491 students in 2022-23 to 1,991 in 2023-24 (+33.5%). Teacher FTE added 77.1 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hopkins Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hopkins Senior High
2,003 students
- Hopkins North
Hopkins North Junior High
866 students
- Meadowbrook El 792
Meadowbrook Elementary
792 students
- Hopkins West J 574
Hopkins West Junior High
574 students
- L.H. Tanglen E 521
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
521 students
- Eisenhower Ele 504
Eisenhower Elementary
504 students
What this shows Hopkins Senior High reports 2,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopkins Senior High compares
Hopkins Senior High is a growing 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 65% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,003 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,003
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$16,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Hopkins Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopkins Public School District reports $16,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopkins Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins North Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkins West Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L.H. Tanglen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~2,003 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hopkins Senior High
How many students attend Hopkins Senior High?
Hopkins Senior High has 2,003 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minnetonka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,491 (2022-23) → 1,991 (2023-24), up 500.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Senior High is 26:1, which is 65% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins Senior High?
33.5% of students at Hopkins Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins Senior High is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins Senior High?
Hopkins Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hopkins Senior High rank among public schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Senior High ranks #15 of 18 public schools in Minnetonka, 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 Minnetonka on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopkins Public School District?
Besides Hopkins Senior High, Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins North Junior High (866 students), Meadowbrook Elementary (792 students), and Hopkins West Junior High (574 students). See the Hopkins Public School District district page for the complete list.