Enrollment
334
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Apple Valley, MN
School of Environmental Studies
Federal NCES profile for School of Environmental Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273239002515
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Environmental Studies earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Environmental Studies has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Environmental Studies ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239002515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School of Environmental Studies compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at School of Environmental Studies
School of Environmental Studies is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Apple Valley, Minnesota, enrolling 334 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.7% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Minnesota average.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 220 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students) and Eastview Senior High (2,328 students) alongside School of Environmental Studies.
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 School of Environmental Studies compares
School of Environmental Studies on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, School of Environmental Studies is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, which includes School of Environmental Studies.
$14,314
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 School of Environmental Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Environmental Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about School of Environmental Studies
How many students attend School of Environmental Studies?
School of Environmental Studies has 334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Apple Valley, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Environmental Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Environmental Studies is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School of Environmental Studies?
14.7% of students at School of Environmental Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Environmental Studies?
The largest demographic group at School of Environmental Studies is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Environmental Studies?
School of Environmental Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 School of Environmental Studies rank among high schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Environmental Studies ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley on the city page.
Is School of Environmental Studies a good school?
School of Environmental Studies earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides School of Environmental Studies, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.
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