Enrollment
187
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271896000075
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin County West Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin County West Senior High
Martin County West Senior High is a mid-sized high school in Sherburn, Minnesota, enrolling 187 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.3% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 187 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Martin County West School District also operates Trimont Elementary (200 students) and Sherburn Elementary (136 students) alongside Martin County West 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 Martin County West Senior High compares
Martin County West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin County West School District, which includes Martin County West Senior High.
$13,454
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 63.1%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sherburn on the city page.
Is Martin County West Senior High a good school?
Martin County West Senior High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 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.
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