- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shakopee, MN
Shakopee High School
Federal NCES profile for Shakopee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273300001440
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shakopee High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Shakopee · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shakopee High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shakopee High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Shakopee, MN.
School address
District: Shakopee Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273300001440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Shakopee High School held near 2,813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 131.4 → 156.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 273300001440 · Shakopee, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,823 enr · 21.5:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Shakopee West Middle School (899 students)
Shakopee High School held near 2,813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 131.4 → 156.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Shakopee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shakopee High School
2,823 students
- Shakopee West 899
Shakopee West Middle School
899 students
- Shakopee East 828
Shakopee East Middle School
828 students
- Jackson Elemen 683
Jackson Elementary
683 students
- Eagle Creek El 625
Eagle Creek Elementary School
625 students
- Sweeney Elemen 602
Sweeney Elementary
602 students
What this shows Shakopee High School reports 2,823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shakopee High School compares
Shakopee High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,823 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,823
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$13,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 15.6%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Shakopee High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shakopee Public School District reports $13,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shakopee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shakopee East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweeney Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shakopee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shakopee High School
How many students attend Shakopee High School?
Shakopee High School has 2,823 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shakopee, MN. CCD year-over-year: 2,770 (2022-23) → 2,813 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shakopee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shakopee High School is 21.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shakopee High School?
27.2% of students at Shakopee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shakopee High School?
The largest demographic group at Shakopee High School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Shakopee, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shakopee High School?
Shakopee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shakopee High School rank among high schools in Shakopee?
By Resource Investment Index, Shakopee High School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Shakopee Public School District?
Besides Shakopee High School, Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee West Middle School (899 students), Shakopee East Middle School (828 students), and Jackson Elementary (683 students). See the Shakopee Public School District district page for the complete list.