Enrollment
730
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ramsey, MN
Pact Charter Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Pact Charter Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270009303030Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pact Charter Secondary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ramsey · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pact Charter Secondary has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pact Charter Secondary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ramsey, MN.
School address
District: Pact Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270009303030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
42.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+172% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pact Charter Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pact Charter Secondary
Pact Charter Secondary is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Ramsey, Minnesota, enrolling 730 students.
Class loads run heavy: 42.9:1 is larger than about 98% of Minnesota schools and 172% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 730 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 338 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 730 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Pact Charter School spends $10,475 per pupil, 31% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Pact Charter School, also runs Pact Charter School (673 students).
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 Pact Charter Secondary compares
Pact Charter Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42.9:1 | ▲ 172% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 63% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
42.9:1
students per teacher
- 172% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,475
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 730 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 78.2%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Pact Charter Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pact Charter School, which includes Pact Charter Secondary.
$10,475
Per student
-31%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.1%
State 91.8%
Federal 6.1%
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 Pact Charter Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pact Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pact Charter Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other 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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~42.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pact Charter Secondary
How many students attend Pact Charter Secondary?
Pact Charter Secondary has 730 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ramsey, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pact Charter Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pact Charter Secondary is 42.9:1, which is 172% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 173% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pact Charter Secondary?
15.7% of students at Pact Charter Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pact Charter Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Pact Charter Secondary is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Ramsey, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pact Charter Secondary?
Pact Charter Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Pact Charter Secondary rank among public schools in Ramsey?
By Resource Investment Index, Pact Charter Secondary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ramsey, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ramsey on the city page.
Is Pact Charter Secondary a good school?
Pact Charter Secondary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. 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 Pact Charter School?
Besides Pact Charter Secondary, Pact Charter School also operates Pact Charter School (673 students). See the Pact Charter School district page for the complete list.
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