- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MN
Mayo Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Mayo Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273180001016
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayo Senior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #21 of 25
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayo Senior High has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayo Senior High ranks #21 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180001016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Mayo Senior High held near 1,820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 273180001016 · Rochester, MN Other · MID · TRAD
1,787 enr · 43.6:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Century Senior High (1,608 students)
Mayo Senior High held near 1,820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mayo Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- Willow Creek M
Willow Creek Middle
864 students
What this shows Mayo Senior High reports 1,787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayo Senior High compares
Mayo 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 | 43.6:1 | ▲ 176% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,787 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,787
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
43.6:1
students per teacher
- 176% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$14,804
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Mayo Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mayo Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Creek Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayo Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mayo Senior High
How many students attend Mayo Senior High?
Mayo Senior High has 1,787 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,862 (2022-23) → 1,820 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayo Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayo Senior High is 43.6:1, which is 176% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 178% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayo Senior High?
24.3% of students at Mayo Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayo Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Mayo Senior High is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayo Senior High?
Mayo Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mayo Senior High rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayo Senior High ranks #21 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Mayo Senior High, Rochester Public School District also operates Century Senior High (1,608 students), John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students), and Dakota Middle School (921 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.