- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271503000767
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Simley Senior High held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 271503000767 · Inver Grove Heights, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,030 enr · 21.5:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Inver Grove Heights Middle (817 students)
Simley Senior High held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Simley Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Simley Senior High
1,030 students
- Inver Grove He
Inver Grove Heights Middle
817 students
- Hilltop Elemen
Hilltop Elementary
626 students
- Pine Bend Elem
Pine Bend Elementary
511 students
- Salem Hills El 281
Salem Hills Elementary
281 students
- Atheneum Eleme 69
Atheneum Elementary
69 students
What this shows Simley Senior High reports 1,030 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simley Senior High compares
Simley 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Inver Grove Heights Schools reports $14,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,030 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,062 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.