Enrollment
1,396
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High is a higher-need, large high school in New Hope, Minnesota, enrolling 1,396 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Minnesota schools and 53% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,396 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 313 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,396 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students) and Plymouth Middle (749 students) alongside Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High.
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 Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High compares
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robbinsdale Public School District, which includes Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High.
$16,508
Per student
+8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 55.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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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.
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 5 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 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.
Is Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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