- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glenwood, MN
Minnewaska Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Minnewaska Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270001902298
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnewaska Secondary earns 39/100 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.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Glenwood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnewaska Secondary has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnewaska Secondary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Glenwood, MN.
School address
District: Minnewaska School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001902298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Minnewaska Secondary grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 270001902298 · Glenwood, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 18.4:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnewaska Area Elementary (317 students)
Minnewaska Secondary grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnewaska Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Minnewaska Secondary
424 students
- Minnewaska Are
Minnewaska Area Elementary
317 students
- Minnewaska Are
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
295 students
- Minnewaska Are
Minnewaska Area Junior High
212 students
- Minnewaska Are 44
Minnewaska Area Win Academy
44 students
- Minnewaska Ear 32
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.Ed.
32 students
What this shows Minnewaska Secondary reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnewaska Secondary compares
Minnewaska Secondary is a growing 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 45% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
18.4:1
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
28.3%
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
$15,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Minnewaska Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Minnewaska School District reports $15,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnewaska Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnewaska Area Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnewaska Area Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnewaska Area Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnewaska Area Win Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.Ed. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnewaska Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minnewaska Secondary
How many students attend Minnewaska Secondary?
Minnewaska Secondary has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glenwood, MN. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Secondary is 18.4:1, 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 Minnewaska Secondary?
23.6% of students at Minnewaska Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnewaska Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Minnewaska Secondary is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Glenwood, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnewaska Secondary?
Minnewaska Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Minnewaska Secondary rank among public schools in Glenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnewaska Secondary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Glenwood, 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 Glenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnewaska School District?
Besides Minnewaska Secondary, Minnewaska School District also operates Minnewaska Area Elementary (317 students), Minnewaska Area Intermediate School (295 students), and Minnewaska Area Junior High (212 students). See the Minnewaska School District district page for the complete list.