Enrollment
1,139
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273354000012
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Francis High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Francis High
St. Francis High is a large high school in Saint Francis, Minnesota, enrolling 1,139 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,139 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 182 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #168, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Francis Area Schools spends $12,035 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis Middle (890 students) and Cedar Creek Elementary School (680 students) alongside St. Francis High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St. Francis High compares
St. Francis High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Francis Area Schools, which includes St. Francis High.
$12,035
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 65.0%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is St. Francis High a good school?
St. Francis High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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