Enrollment
2,823
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273300001440
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shakopee High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shakopee High School
Shakopee High School is a large high school in Shakopee, Minnesota, enrolling 2,823 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Minnesota schools and 36% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,823 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 West Middle School (899 students) and Shakopee East Middle School (828 students) alongside Shakopee 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 Shakopee High School compares
Shakopee 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shakopee Public School District, which includes Shakopee 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 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,823 students)
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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.
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 37/100 (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 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.
Is Shakopee High School a good school?
Shakopee High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 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.
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