- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stillwater, MN
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Federal NCES profile for St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270036204360Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: St. Croix Preparatory Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270036204360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 270036204360 · Stillwater, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
391 enr · 26.1:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower (450 students)
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Croix Prep
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
450 students
- This school
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
391 students
- St. Croix Prep
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
371 students
What this shows St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper compares
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 65% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 82% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,818
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Asian 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for St. Croix Preparatory Academy reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Croix Prep Academy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
How many students attend St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper has 391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stillwater, MN. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is 26.1:1, which is 65% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
7.9% of students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
The largest demographic group at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper rank among high schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Stillwater, 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 Stillwater on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Croix Preparatory Academy?
Besides St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper, St. Croix Preparatory Academy also operates St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower (450 students) and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle (371 students). See the St. Croix Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.