- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Saint Paul, MN
North Senior High
Federal NCES profile for North Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272385001174
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Senior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in North Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Senior High has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Senior High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in North Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Minnesota
NCES ID 272385001174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
North Senior High held near 1,639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.5 → 95.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 272385001174 · North Saint Paul, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,649 enr · 19:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Tartan Senior High (1,687 students)
North Senior High held near 1,639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.5 → 95.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tartan Senior
Tartan Senior High
1,687 students
- This school
North Senior High
1,649 students
- John Glenn Mid
John Glenn Middle
1,073 students
- Skyview Commun
Skyview Community Middle
1,029 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary
898 students
- Justice Alan P
Justice Alan Page Elementary School
804 students
What this shows North Senior High reports 1,649 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Senior High compares
North 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,649 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,649
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$16,478
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
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 32.0%
White 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.4, North Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale reports $16,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Justice Alan Page Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Senior High
How many students attend North Senior High?
North Senior High has 1,649 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,594 (2022-23) → 1,639 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Senior High is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Senior High?
50.7% of students at North Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Senior High?
The largest demographic group at North Senior High is Asian at 32.0% of enrollment, in North Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Senior High?
North Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 North Senior High rank among high schools in North Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, North Senior High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in North Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in North Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
Besides North Senior High, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale also operates Tartan Senior High (1,687 students), John Glenn Middle (1,073 students), and Skyview Community Middle (1,029 students). See the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district page for the complete list.