Enrollment
158
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
Mts High School
Federal NCES profile for Mts High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270011703262Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mts High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 49
- schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mts High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mts High School ranks #6 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270011703262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+103% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mts High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mts High School
Mts High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 158 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.9% of students qualify for free meals, 103% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 158 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 79 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 38 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 158 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch also operates Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students) and Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 (1,017 students) alongside Mts High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mts High School compares
Mts High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 103% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 103% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 79 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Two or More 14.6%
White 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Mts High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch, which includes Mts High School.
$12,827
Per student
-16%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 87.3%
Federal 12.4%
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.
How Mts High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banaadir Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banaadir Secondary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mts High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,536
- Students per teacher
- 43.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 37.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mts High School
How many students attend Mts High School?
Mts High School has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mts High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mts High School is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mts High School?
86.9% of students at Mts High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mts High School?
The largest demographic group at Mts High School is African American at 41.1% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mts High School?
Mts High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mts High School rank among schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mts High School ranks #6 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
Is Mts High School a good school?
Mts High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch?
Besides Mts High School, Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch also operates Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students), Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 (1,017 students), and Minnesota Virtual Schools (561 students). See the Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch district page for the complete list.
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