- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Saint Paul, MN
South St. Paul High School
Federal NCES profile for South St. Paul High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273327001456
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South St. Paul High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in South Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South St. Paul High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South St. Paul High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in South Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: South St. Paul Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 273327001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
South St. Paul High School shrank from 923 students in 2022-23 to 868 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 273327001456 · South Saint Paul, MN High · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 23.4:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Center Elementary (670 students)
South St. Paul High School shrank from 923 students in 2022-23 to 868 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South St. Paul High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South St. Paul High School
866 students
- Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center Elementary
670 students
- Kaposia Educat
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
620 students
- South St. Paul
South St. Paul Middle School
535 students
- S St. Paul Com 99
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
99 students
- Early Childhoo 68
Early Childhood Special Ed Program
68 students
What this shows South St. Paul High School reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How South St. Paul High School compares
South St. Paul High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 48% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$14,850
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, South St. Paul High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for South St. Paul Public School Dist reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South St. Paul High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kaposia Education Center Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South St. Paul Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Ed Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South St. Paul High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~866 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about South St. Paul High School
How many students attend South St. Paul High School?
South St. Paul High School has 866 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South St. Paul High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South St. Paul High School is 23.4:1, which is 48% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South St. Paul High School?
43.8% of students at South St. Paul High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South St. Paul High School?
The largest demographic group at South St. Paul High School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in South Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South St. Paul High School?
South St. Paul High School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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).
How does South St. Paul High School rank among public schools in South Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, South St. Paul High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in South Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in South St. Paul Public School Dist?
Besides South St. Paul High School, South St. Paul Public School Dist also operates Lincoln Center Elementary (670 students), Kaposia Education Center Elementary (620 students), and South St. Paul Middle School (535 students). See the South St. Paul Public School Dist district page for the complete list.