- Enrollment
- 3,536
- Students per teacher
- 43.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Mts High School shrank from 176 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-21.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 270011703262 · Minneapolis, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
158 enr · 10.5:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students)
Mts High School shrank from 176 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-21.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mts High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnesota Conn
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
3,536 students
- Minnesota Conn 1,017
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
1,017 students
- Minnesota Virt 561
Minnesota Virtual Schools
561 students
- This school 158
Mts High School
158 students
- Banaadir Eleme 149
Banaadir Elementary
149 students
- Banaadir Secon 125
Banaadir Secondary
125 students
What this shows Mts High School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mts High School compares
Mts High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~158 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), down 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.