- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milaca, MN
Milaca Secondary High
Federal NCES profile for Milaca Secondary High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272067000924
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milaca Secondary High earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Milaca · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Milaca Secondary High has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milaca Secondary High ranks #5 of 5 schools in Milaca, MN.
School address
District: Milaca Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272067000924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Milaca Secondary High shrank from 772 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 272067000924 · Milaca, MN Other · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 18.3:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Milaca Elementary (865 students)
Milaca Secondary High shrank from 772 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Milaca Secondary High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milaca Element
Milaca Elementary
865 students
- This school
Milaca Secondary High
730 students
- Milaca 7-12 On 28
Milaca 7-12 Online
28 students
- Milaca Area Le 16
Milaca Area Learning Center
16 students
What this shows Milaca Secondary High reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milaca Secondary High compares
Milaca Secondary 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$12,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Milaca Secondary High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Milaca Public School District reports $12,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milaca Secondary High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milaca Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milaca 7-12 Online | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milaca Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milaca Secondary High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milaca Secondary High
How many students attend Milaca Secondary High?
Milaca Secondary High has 730 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milaca, MN. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milaca Secondary High?
The student-teacher ratio at Milaca Secondary High is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milaca Secondary High?
32.3% of students at Milaca Secondary High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milaca Secondary High?
The largest demographic group at Milaca Secondary High is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Milaca, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milaca Secondary High?
Milaca Secondary High has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Milaca Secondary High rank among schools in Milaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Milaca Secondary High ranks #5 of 5 schools in Milaca, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Milaca Public School District?
Besides Milaca Secondary High, Milaca Public School District also operates Milaca Elementary (865 students), Milaca 7-12 Online (28 students), and Milaca Area Learning Center (16 students). See the Milaca Public School District district page for the complete list.