Enrollment
1,030
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Inver Grove Heights, MN
Simley Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Simley Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271503000767
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simley Senior High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Inver Grove Heights · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Simley Senior High has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simley Senior High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
School address
District: Inver Grove Heights Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271503000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simley Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simley Senior High
Simley Senior High is a large high school in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, enrolling 1,030 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.8% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,030 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Inver Grove Heights Schools also operates Inver Grove Heights Middle (817 students) and Hilltop Elementary (626 students) alongside Simley Senior High.
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 Simley Senior High compares
Simley Senior High 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 | 38.8% | ▼ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,030 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,030
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
37.1%
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
$14,631
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Simley Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Inver Grove Heights Schools, which includes Simley Senior High.
$14,631
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 Simley Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inver Grove Heights Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Bend Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atheneum Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Simley Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 80/100
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 (~1,030 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Simley Senior High
How many students attend Simley Senior High?
Simley Senior High has 1,030 students enrolled. It is a high school in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simley Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Simley Senior High 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 Simley Senior High?
38.8% of students at Simley Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simley Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Simley Senior High is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Inver Grove Heights, 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 Simley Senior High?
Simley Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Simley Senior High rank among high schools in Inver Grove Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Simley Senior High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Inver Grove Heights, 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 Inver Grove Heights on the city page.
Is Simley Senior High a good school?
Simley Senior High earns 48/100 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 Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Besides Simley Senior High, Inver Grove Heights Schools also operates Inver Grove Heights Middle (817 students), Hilltop Elementary (626 students), and Pine Bend Elementary (511 students). See the Inver Grove Heights Schools district page for the complete list.
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