- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owatonna, MN
Owatonna Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Owatonna Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272805001228
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owatonna Senior High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Owatonna · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Owatonna Senior High has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owatonna Senior High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Owatonna, MN.
School address
District: Owatonna Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272805001228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Owatonna Senior High held near 1,494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.5 → 84.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 272805001228 · Owatonna, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,468 enr · 18.6:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Owatonna Middle School (1,015 students)
Owatonna Senior High held near 1,494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.5 → 84.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Owatonna Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Owatonna Senior High
1,468 students
- Owatonna Middl
Owatonna Middle School
1,015 students
- Mckinley Eleme 510
Mckinley Elementary
510 students
- Lincoln Elemen 505
Lincoln Elementary
505 students
- Washington Ele 468
Washington Elementary
468 students
- Wilson Element 454
Wilson Elementary
454 students
What this shows Owatonna Senior High reports 1,468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owatonna Senior High compares
Owatonna 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,468 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,468
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,596
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Owatonna Senior High is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Owatonna Public School District reports $13,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owatonna Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owatonna Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~1,468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Owatonna Senior High
How many students attend Owatonna Senior High?
Owatonna Senior High has 1,468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owatonna, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,475 (2022-23) → 1,494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Senior High is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owatonna Senior High?
30.3% of students at Owatonna Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owatonna Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Owatonna Senior High is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Owatonna, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owatonna Senior High?
Owatonna Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Owatonna Senior High rank among high schools in Owatonna?
By Resource Investment Index, Owatonna Senior High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Owatonna, 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 Owatonna on the city page.
What other schools are in Owatonna Public School District?
Besides Owatonna Senior High, Owatonna Public School District also operates Owatonna Middle School (1,015 students), Mckinley Elementary (510 students), and Lincoln Elementary (505 students). See the Owatonna Public School District district page for the complete list.