- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, MN
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Sibley East-Arlington Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270010200134
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 338
- students enrolled
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sibley East School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270010200134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 270010200134 · Arlington, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 21.1:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary (503 students)
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sibley East-Ga
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary
503 students
- This school
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High
338 students
- Sibley East Mi
Sibley East Middle School
248 students
What this shows Sibley East-Arlington Senior High reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sibley East-Arlington Senior High compares
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$12,672
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Sibley East-Arlington Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sibley East School District reports $12,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sibley East-Arlington Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sibley East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sibley East-Arlington Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sibley East-Arlington Senior High
How many students attend Sibley East-Arlington Senior High?
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High has 338 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sibley East-Arlington Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sibley East-Arlington Senior High is 21.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sibley East-Arlington Senior High?
28.7% of students at Sibley East-Arlington Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sibley East-Arlington Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Sibley East-Arlington Senior High is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Arlington, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sibley East-Arlington Senior High?
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Sibley East School District?
Besides Sibley East-Arlington Senior High, Sibley East School District also operates Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary (503 students) and Sibley East Middle School (248 students). See the Sibley East School District district page for the complete list.