- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Louis Park, MN
St. Louis Park Senior High
Federal NCES profile for St. Louis Park Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273378001532
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Louis Park Senior High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Saint Louis Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Louis Park Senior High has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Louis Park Senior High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Saint Louis Park, MN.
School address
District: St. Louis Park Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 273378001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
St. Louis Park Senior High held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 273378001532 · Saint Louis Park, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,397 enr · 21.2:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Louis Park Middle School (965 students)
St. Louis Park Senior High held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Louis Park Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St. Louis Park Senior High
1,397 students
- St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Middle School
965 students
- Park Spanish I 533
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary
533 students
- Aquila Element 498
Aquila Elementary
498 students
- Susan Lindgren 457
Susan Lindgren Elementary
457 students
- Peter Hobart E 435
Peter Hobart Elementary
435 students
What this shows St. Louis Park Senior High reports 1,397 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Louis Park Senior High compares
St. Louis Park Senior 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,397 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,397
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$16,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, St. Louis Park Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Louis Park Public School Dist. reports $16,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Louis Park Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Spanish Immersion Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aquila Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan Lindgren Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peter Hobart Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Louis Park Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,397 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Louis Park Senior High
How many students attend St. Louis Park Senior High?
St. Louis Park Senior High has 1,397 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Louis Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,483 (2022-23) → 1,423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Louis Park Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Louis Park Senior High is 21.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Louis Park Senior High?
35.7% of students at St. Louis Park Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Louis Park Senior High?
The largest demographic group at St. Louis Park Senior High is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Saint Louis Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Louis Park Senior High?
St. Louis Park Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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. Louis Park Senior High rank among public schools in Saint Louis Park?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Louis Park Senior High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Saint Louis Park, 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 Saint Louis Park on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis Park Public School Dist.?
Besides St. Louis Park Senior High, St. Louis Park Public School Dist. also operates St. Louis Park Middle School (965 students), Park Spanish Immersion Elementary (533 students), and Aquila Elementary (498 students). See the St. Louis Park Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.