- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Park Rapids, MN
Park Rapids Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Park Rapids Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272808001235
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Rapids Senior High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Park Rapids · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Rapids Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Rapids Senior High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Park Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Park Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272808001235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Park Rapids Senior High shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 272808001235 · Park Rapids, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 12.7:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Rapids Area Century Elementary (861 students)
Park Rapids Senior High shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Park Rapids Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Rapids Ar
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
861 students
- Park Rapids Ar
Park Rapids Area Century Middle
497 students
- This school
Park Rapids Senior High
420 students
- Frank White Ed 80
Frank White Education Center
80 students
- Headwaters Edu 50
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
50 students
- Park Rapids Vi 21
Park Rapids Virtual Academy High
21 students
What this shows Park Rapids Senior High reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Rapids Senior High compares
Park Rapids Senior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$13,698
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Park Rapids Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Park Rapids Public School District reports $13,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Rapids Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Rapids Area Century Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Rapids Area Century Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank White Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Headwaters Educ Learning Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Rapids Virtual Academy High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Park Rapids Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Park Rapids Senior High
How many students attend Park Rapids Senior High?
Park Rapids Senior High has 420 students enrolled. It is a high school in Park Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Rapids Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Rapids Senior High is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Rapids Senior High?
43.7% of students at Park Rapids Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Rapids Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Park Rapids Senior High is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Park Rapids, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Rapids Senior High?
Park Rapids Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Rapids Senior High rank among high schools in Park Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Rapids Senior High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Park Rapids, 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 Park Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Rapids Public School District?
Besides Park Rapids Senior High, Park Rapids Public School District also operates Park Rapids Area Century Elementary (861 students), Park Rapids Area Century Middle (497 students), and Frank White Education Center (80 students). See the Park Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.