- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MN
Rochester Phoenix Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Phoenix Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273180000985
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Phoenix Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 25
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Phoenix Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Phoenix Academy ranks #9 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Rochester Phoenix Academy grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 273180000985 · Rochester, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 5.1:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Rochester Phoenix Academy grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rochester Phoenix Academy 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 66
Rochester Phoenix Academy
66 students
What this shows Rochester Phoenix Academy reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Phoenix Academy compares
Rochester Phoenix 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 | 5.1:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 81% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 6% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.1%
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
$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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.4%
White 34.8%
Two or More 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Rochester Phoenix Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Phoenix Academy 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 Phoenix Academy'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 other 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 (~66 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Phoenix Academy
How many students attend Rochester Phoenix Academy?
Rochester Phoenix Academy has 66 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Phoenix Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Phoenix Academy is 5.1:1, which is 68% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 68% 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 Phoenix Academy?
77.6% of students at Rochester Phoenix Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Phoenix Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Phoenix Academy is African American at 36.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Phoenix Academy?
Rochester Phoenix Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Phoenix Academy rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Phoenix Academy ranks #9 of 25 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 schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Rochester Phoenix Academy, 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.