- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sherburn, MN
Martin County West Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Martin County West Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271896000075
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin County West Senior High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sherburn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin County West Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin County West Senior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sherburn, MN.
School address
District: Martin County West School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271896000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Martin County West Senior High shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 271896000075 · Sherburn, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 14.4:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Trimont Elementary (200 students)
Martin County West Senior High shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Martin County West Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trimont Elemen
Trimont Elementary
200 students
- This school
Martin County West Senior High
187 students
- Sherburn Eleme
Sherburn Elementary
136 students
- Martin County
Martin County West Junior High
101 students
What this shows Martin County West Senior High reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin County West Senior High compares
Martin County West Senior High is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$14,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Martin County West Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Martin County West School District reports $14,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin County West Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimont Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherburn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin County West Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin County West Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin County West Senior High
How many students attend Martin County West Senior High?
Martin County West Senior High has 187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sherburn, MN. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin County West Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin County West Senior High is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin County West Senior High?
35.3% of students at Martin County West Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin County West Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Martin County West Senior High is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Sherburn, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin County West Senior High?
Martin County West Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Martin County West Senior High rank among public schools in Sherburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin County West Senior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sherburn, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Martin County West School District?
Besides Martin County West Senior High, Martin County West School District also operates Trimont Elementary (200 students), Sherburn Elementary (136 students), and Martin County West Junior High (101 students). See the Martin County West School District district page for the complete list.