- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Adams, MN
Southland Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Southland Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270272000052
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southland Senior High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Adams · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southland Senior High has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southland Senior High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Adams, MN.
School address
District: Southland Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270272000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Southland Senior High grew from 167 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 270272000052 · Adams, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 19:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Southland Elementary (223 students)
Southland Senior High grew from 167 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Southland Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southland Elem
Southland Elementary
223 students
- This school
Southland Senior High
190 students
- Southland Midd
Southland Middle
107 students
What this shows Southland Senior High reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southland Senior High compares
Southland Senior High is a growing 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$14,786
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Southland Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Southland Public School District reports $14,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southland Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southland Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southland Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southland Senior High
How many students attend Southland Senior High?
Southland Senior High has 190 students enrolled. It is a high school in Adams, MN. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southland Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southland Senior High is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southland Senior High?
15.6% of students at Southland Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southland Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Southland Senior High is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Adams, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southland Senior High?
Southland Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southland Senior High rank among public schools in Adams?
By Resource Investment Index, Southland Senior High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Adams, 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 Adams on the city page.
What other schools are in Southland Public School District?
Besides Southland Senior High, Southland Public School District also operates Southland Elementary (223 students) and Southland Middle (107 students). See the Southland Public School District district page for the complete list.