- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn Park, MN
Prairie Seeds High School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Seeds High School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270024004810Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Seeds High School Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Seeds High School Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Seeds High School Academy ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Prairie Seeds Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270024004810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Prairie Seeds High School Academy grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 270024004810 · Brooklyn Park, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
282 enr · 23.5:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Seeds El School Academy (359 students)
Prairie Seeds High School Academy grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prairie Seeds High School Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Seeds
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
359 students
- This school
Prairie Seeds High School Academy
282 students
- Prairie Seeds
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
219 students
What this shows Prairie Seeds High School Academy reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Seeds High School Academy compares
Prairie Seeds High School Academy is a growing 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$16,093
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Asian at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Prairie Seeds High School Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Prairie Seeds Academy reports $16,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Seeds High School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Seeds El School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Seeds High School Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Seeds High School Academy
How many students attend Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
Prairie Seeds High School Academy has 282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Seeds High School Academy is 23.5:1, which is 49% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
67.2% of students at Prairie Seeds High School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Seeds High School Academy is Asian at 85.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
Prairie Seeds High School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Prairie Seeds High School Academy rank among high schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Seeds High School Academy ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Brooklyn Park, 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 Brooklyn Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie Seeds Academy?
Besides Prairie Seeds High School Academy, Prairie Seeds Academy also operates Prairie Seeds El School Academy (359 students) and Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy (219 students). See the Prairie Seeds Academy district page for the complete list.