Enrollment
1,468
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272805001228
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owatonna Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owatonna Senior High
Owatonna Senior High is a large high school in Owatonna, Minnesota, enrolling 1,468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,468 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Owatonna Public School District also operates Owatonna Middle School (1,015 students) and Mckinley Elementary (510 students) alongside Owatonna Senior High.
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 Owatonna Senior High compares
Owatonna Senior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,242
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owatonna Public School District, which includes Owatonna Senior High.
$13,242
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 65.6%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Owatonna Senior High a good school?
Owatonna Senior High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 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.
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