- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Paul, MN
Johnson Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Johnson 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 273384001603
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Senior High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Senior High has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Senior High ranks #8 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Johnson Senior High held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.1 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 273384001603 · Saint Paul, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,076 enr · 17.9:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Johnson Senior High held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.1 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Johnson 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
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- This school
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 Johnson Senior High reports 1,076 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Senior High compares
Johnson 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,076
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.6%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 50.4%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 8.5%
White 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Johnson Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Johnson Senior High 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Tech Secondary Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson 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
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- 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 (~1,076 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Senior High
How many students attend Johnson Senior High?
Johnson Senior High has 1,076 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,144 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Senior High is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Senior High?
71.7% of students at Johnson Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Senior High is Asian at 50.4% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Senior High?
Johnson 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 Johnson Senior High rank among high schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson 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 Johnson Senior High, 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.