- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, MN
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail)
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273180002661
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) has class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180002661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+17.7%).
Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 273180002661 · Rochester, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 9.2:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+17.7%). Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- This school 83
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail)
83 students
What this shows Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) compares
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 16% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail)
How many students attend Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail)?
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) has 83 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail)?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) is 9.2:1, which is 42% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% 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 Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail)?
61.3% of students at Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail)?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail)?
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) rank among high schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail) ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Rochester Academy-Idp Living(Rail), Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.