- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Princeton, MN
Princeton High School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273003001273
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeton High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Princeton, MN.
School address
District: Princeton Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273003001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Princeton High School held near 974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 273003001273 · Princeton, MN High · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 18.8:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Middle School (740 students)
Princeton High School held near 974 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Princeton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Princeton High School
940 students
- Princeton Midd
Princeton Middle School
740 students
- Princeton Inte
Princeton Intermediate School
675 students
- Princeton Prim
Princeton Primary School
639 students
- Early Childhoo 100
Early Childhood Special Education
100 students
- Princeton Onli 63
Princeton Online Mn
63 students
What this shows Princeton High School reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton High School compares
Princeton High School 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$12,885
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Princeton High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Princeton Public School District reports $12,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Princeton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Princeton Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Princeton Online Mn | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- 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 (~940 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Princeton High School
How many students attend Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has 940 students enrolled. It is a high school in Princeton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 979 (2022-23) → 974 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton High School is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Princeton High School?
23.8% of students at Princeton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton High School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Princeton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Princeton High School rank among high schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Princeton, 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 Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Public School District?
Besides Princeton High School, Princeton Public School District also operates Princeton Middle School (740 students), Princeton Intermediate School (675 students), and Princeton Primary School (639 students). See the Princeton Public School District district page for the complete list.