- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montevideo, MN
Montevideo Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Montevideo Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272132001072
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montevideo Senior High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Montevideo · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Montevideo Senior High has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montevideo Senior High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Montevideo, MN.
School address
District: Montevideo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272132001072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Montevideo Senior High held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 272132001072 · Montevideo, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 17.7:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Montevideo Middle (393 students)
Montevideo Senior High held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Montevideo Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montevideo Senior High
408 students
- Montevideo Mid
Montevideo Middle
393 students
- Sanford Elemen
Sanford Elementary School
277 students
- Ramsey Element
Ramsey Elementary
260 students
- Hawks Nest Ear 34
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
34 students
What this shows Montevideo Senior High reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montevideo Senior High compares
Montevideo 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$14,615
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Montevideo Senior High is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Montevideo Public School District reports $14,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montevideo Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanford Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsey Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montevideo Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montevideo Senior High
How many students attend Montevideo Senior High?
Montevideo Senior High has 408 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montevideo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montevideo Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montevideo Senior High is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montevideo Senior High?
34.5% of students at Montevideo Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montevideo Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Montevideo Senior High is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Montevideo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montevideo Senior High?
Montevideo Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Montevideo Senior High rank among public schools in Montevideo?
By Resource Investment Index, Montevideo Senior High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Montevideo, 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 Montevideo on the city page.
What other schools are in Montevideo Public School District?
Besides Montevideo Senior High, Montevideo Public School District also operates Montevideo Middle (393 students), Sanford Elementary School (277 students), and Ramsey Elementary (260 students). See the Montevideo Public School District district page for the complete list.