- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
Metro College Prep
Federal NCES profile for Metro College Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270024503573Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metro College Prep earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #16 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Metro College Prep has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metro College Prep ranks #16 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Metro Schools Charter · Minnesota
NCES ID 270024503573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Metro College Prep shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 270024503573 · Minneapolis, MN High · MID · CHARTER
585 enr · 41.8:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Set Academy Elementary (463 students)
Metro College Prep shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Metro College Prep in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Metro College Prep
585 students
- Set Academy El
Set Academy Elementary
463 students
- Set Academy Mi 150
Set Academy Middle
150 students
What this shows Metro College Prep reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metro College Prep compares
Metro College Prep 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 | 41.8:1 | ▲ 165% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 125% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 125% 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
41.8:1
students per teacher
- 165% 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
21.0%
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
$15,727
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Metro College Prep is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Metro Schools Charter reports $15,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metro College Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Set Academy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metro College Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metro College Prep
How many students attend Metro College Prep?
Metro College Prep has 585 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro College Prep is 41.8:1, which is 165% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 166% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metro College Prep?
96.2% of students at Metro College Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metro College Prep?
The largest demographic group at Metro College Prep is African American at 97.6% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metro College Prep?
Metro College Prep 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 Metro College Prep rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Metro College Prep ranks #16 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Metro Schools Charter?
Besides Metro College Prep, Metro Schools Charter also operates Set Academy Elementary (463 students) and Set Academy Middle (150 students). See the Metro Schools Charter district page for the complete list.