Enrollment
1,076
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273384001603
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Senior High
Johnson Senior High is a higher-need, large high school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 1,076 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.7% of students qualify for free meals, 68% 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 95% of state schools at 1,076 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by Asian (50%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.6% 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 8 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 Johnson Senior High.
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 Johnson Senior High compares
Johnson Senior High on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Paul Public Schools, which includes Johnson Senior High.
$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 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
- 1,682
- 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
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high 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 (~1,076 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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.
Is Johnson Senior High a good school?
Johnson Senior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 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.
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