- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Lake, MN
Orono Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Orono Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272508001198
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orono Senior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Long Lake · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Orono Senior High has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orono Senior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Long Lake, MN.
School address
District: Orono Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272508001198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Orono Senior High held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 272508001198 · Long Lake, MN High · MID · TRAD
961 enr · 18.8:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Orono Middle (720 students)
Orono Senior High held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Orono Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orono Senior High
961 students
- Orono Middle
Orono Middle
720 students
- Orono Intermed
Orono Intermediate Elementary
663 students
- Schumann Eleme
Schumann Elementary
611 students
- Orono Discover 28
Orono Discovery Center
28 students
What this shows Orono Senior High reports 961 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orono Senior High compares
Orono 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 77% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 961 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
961
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$14,963
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Orono Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orono Public School District reports $14,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orono Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orono Intermediate Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schumann Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orono Discovery Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Orono Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~961 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orono Senior High
How many students attend Orono Senior High?
Orono Senior High has 961 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 947 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orono Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Orono Senior High is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orono Senior High?
9.8% of students at Orono Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orono Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Orono Senior High is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Long Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orono Senior High?
Orono Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Orono Senior High rank among public schools in Long Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Orono Senior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Long Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Orono Public School District?
Besides Orono Senior High, Orono Public School District also operates Orono Middle (720 students), Orono Intermediate Elementary (663 students), and Schumann Elementary (611 students). See the Orono Public School District district page for the complete list.