- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Francis, MN
St. Francis High
Federal NCES profile for St. Francis High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273354000012
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Francis High earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Saint Francis · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Francis High has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Francis High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Saint Francis, MN.
School address
District: St. Francis Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273354000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
St. Francis High held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.9 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 273354000012 · Saint Francis, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,139 enr · 20.3:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Francis Middle (890 students)
St. Francis High held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.9 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Francis High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St. Francis High
1,139 students
- St. Francis Mi
St. Francis Middle
890 students
- Cedar Creek El
Cedar Creek Elementary School
680 students
- St. Francis El
St. Francis Elementary
621 students
- East Bethel El
East Bethel Elementary School
460 students
- Saints Academy 144
Saints Academy
144 students
What this shows St. Francis High reports 1,139 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Francis High compares
St. Francis 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,139 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,139
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$12,644
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, St. Francis High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for St. Francis Area Schools reports $12,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Francis High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Bethel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saints Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Francis High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. Francis High
How many students attend St. Francis High?
St. Francis High has 1,139 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Francis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,168 (2022-23) → 1,136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Francis High?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Francis High is 20.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Francis High?
20.7% of students at St. Francis High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Francis High?
The largest demographic group at St. Francis High is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Saint Francis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Francis High?
St. Francis High has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 St. Francis High rank among high schools in Saint Francis?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Francis High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Francis Area Schools?
Besides St. Francis High, St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis Middle (890 students), Cedar Creek Elementary School (680 students), and St. Francis Elementary (621 students). See the St. Francis Area Schools district page for the complete list.