- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bloomington, MN
Kennedy Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270579000220
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Senior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Senior High has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Senior High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579000220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Kennedy Senior High held near 1,610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 270579000220 · Bloomington, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,578 enr · 28.7:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Kennedy Senior High held near 1,610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- This school
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
762 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- Valley View Mi 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- Olson Elementa 524
Olson Elementary
524 students
What this shows Kennedy Senior High reports 1,578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Senior High compares
Kennedy 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 | 28.7:1 | ▲ 82% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,578
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.7:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 23.0%
African American 22.9%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Kennedy Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Senior High
How many students attend Kennedy Senior High?
Kennedy Senior High has 1,578 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,601 (2022-23) → 1,610 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Senior High is 28.7:1, which is 82% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Senior High?
52.8% of students at Kennedy Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Senior High?
Kennedy Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Kennedy Senior High rank among high schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Senior High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Kennedy Senior High, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Olson Middle (762 students), and Oak Grove Middle (711 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.