Enrollment
36
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shakopee, MN
Sabers Online High School
Federal NCES profile for Sabers Online High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273300005564
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sabers Online High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Shakopee · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sabers Online High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sabers Online High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Shakopee, MN.
School address
District: Shakopee Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273300005564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sabers Online High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sabers Online High School
Sabers Online High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Shakopee, Minnesota, enrolling 36 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 36 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 103 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
The surrounding Shakopee Public School District spends $12,044 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students) and Shakopee West Middle School (899 students) alongside Sabers Online High School.
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 Sabers Online High School compares
Sabers Online High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shakopee Public School District, which includes Sabers Online High School.
$12,044
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 62.8%
Federal 6.8%
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 Sabers Online High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shakopee West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shakopee East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sabers Online High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- 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 (~36 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sabers Online High School
How many students attend Sabers Online High School?
Sabers Online High School has 36 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shakopee, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabers Online High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabers Online High School is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sabers Online High School?
61.1% of students at Sabers Online High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sabers Online High School?
Sabers Online High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sabers Online High School rank among high schools in Shakopee?
By Resource Investment Index, Sabers Online High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Shakopee, 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 Shakopee on the city page.
Is Sabers Online High School a good school?
Sabers Online High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. 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 Shakopee Public School District?
Besides Sabers Online High School, Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students), Shakopee West Middle School (899 students), and Shakopee East Middle School (828 students). See the Shakopee Public School District district page for the complete list.
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