Enrollment
955
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Humboldt High School
Federal NCES profile for Humboldt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384001598
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humboldt High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #54 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Humboldt High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt High School ranks #54 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Humboldt High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Humboldt High School
Humboldt High School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 955 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.6% of students qualify for free meals, 93% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 94% of state schools at 955 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by Asian (41%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Saint Paul Public Schools spends $20,457 per pupil, 34% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students) and Harding Senior High (1,591 students) alongside Humboldt High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Humboldt High School compares
Humboldt High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 93% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
955
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$20,457
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 40.5%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 6.5%
White 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Humboldt High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Paul Public Schools, which includes Humboldt High School.
$20,457
Per student
+34%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 53.2%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Humboldt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Humboldt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~955 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Humboldt High School
How many students attend Humboldt High School?
Humboldt High School has 955 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humboldt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Humboldt High School is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Humboldt High School?
82.6% of students at Humboldt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Humboldt High School?
The largest demographic group at Humboldt High School is Asian at 40.5% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humboldt High School?
Humboldt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Humboldt High School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt High School ranks #54 of 86 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 schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
Is Humboldt High School a good school?
Humboldt High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Humboldt High School, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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