Enrollment
2,918
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 172634002800
Minooka Community High School — Minooka, IL
Federal NCES profile for Minooka Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 28
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Minooka Chsd 111 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
163.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minooka Community High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Minooka Community High School reports 2,918 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 163.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 17 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 365 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Minooka Chsd 111 spends $18,413 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 82.7% from local sources (property taxes), 16.5% from the state, and 0.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Minooka Community High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,918 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,413
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 365 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 2,918 Top 100% in Illinois — larger than 0% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 163.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172634002800
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 365:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.9%
In-school suspensions 37
Out-of-school suspensions 158
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minooka Chsd 111, which includes Minooka Community High School.
$18,413
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 82.7%
State 16.5%
Federal 0.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Minooka Community High School
How many students attend Minooka Community High School?
Minooka Community High School has 2,918 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minooka, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minooka Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minooka Community High School is 18:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minooka Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Minooka Community High School is White at 66.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Minooka, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minooka Community High School?
Minooka Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.