- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minnetonka, MN
Minnetonka Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Minnetonka Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271167000546
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnetonka Senior High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #9 of 18
- public schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnetonka Senior High has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnetonka Senior High ranks #9 of 18 public schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Minnetonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271167000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Minnetonka Senior High held near 3,482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 188.3 → 192.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 271167000546 · Minnetonka, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
3,514 enr · 18.7:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students)
Minnetonka Senior High held near 3,482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 188.3 → 192.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnetonka Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Minnetonka Senior High
3,514 students
- Minnetonka Eas 1,320
Minnetonka East Middle
1,320 students
- Minnetonka Wes 1,297
Minnetonka West Middle
1,297 students
- Scenic Heights 930
Scenic Heights Elementary
930 students
- Groveland Elem 903
Groveland Elementary
903 students
- Minnewashta El 880
Minnewashta Elementary
880 students
What this shows Minnetonka Senior High reports 3,514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnetonka Senior High compares
Minnetonka 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 79% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,514 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,514
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,594
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Minnetonka Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 73
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minnetonka Public School District reports $14,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnetonka Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka East Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scenic Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groveland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnewashta Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnetonka Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~3,514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minnetonka Senior High
How many students attend Minnetonka Senior High?
Minnetonka Senior High has 3,514 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minnetonka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 3,508 (2022-23) → 3,482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnetonka Senior High is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnetonka Senior High?
8.9% of students at Minnetonka Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnetonka Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Minnetonka Senior High is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnetonka Senior High?
Minnetonka Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Minnetonka Senior High rank among public schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnetonka Senior High ranks #9 of 18 public schools in Minnetonka, 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 Minnetonka on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnetonka Public School District?
Besides Minnetonka Senior High, Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students), Minnetonka West Middle (1,297 students), and Scenic Heights Elementary (930 students). See the Minnetonka Public School District district page for the complete list.