- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Hope, MN
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273178001319
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in New Hope · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High has class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in New Hope, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178001319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-156 students YoY
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High shrank from 1,630 students in 2022-23 to 1,474 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 86.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-156 students YoY 273178001319 · New Hope, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,396 enr · 24.1:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High shrank from 1,630 students in 2022-23 to 1,474 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 86.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsdale Ar
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840 students
- This school
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396 students
- Plymouth Middl
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- Meadow Lake El 488
Meadow Lake Elementary
488 students
What this shows Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High reports 1,396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High compares
Robbinsdale Cooper 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 46% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,396 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,396
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 91% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$17,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 274 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
White 17.7%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robbinsdale Public School District reports $17,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lake Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
How many students attend Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High?
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High has 1,396 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Hope, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,630 (2022-23) → 1,474 (2023-24), down 156.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High is 24.1:1, which is 53% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High?
62.3% of students at Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High is African American at 38.2% of enrollment, in New Hope, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High?
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High rank among public schools in New Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in New Hope, 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 New Hope on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Plymouth Middle (749 students), and Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. (733 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.