- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Peter, MN
St. Peter High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Peter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273387001641
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Peter High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Saint Peter · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Peter High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Peter High School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Saint Peter, MN.
School address
District: St. Peter Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273387001641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
St. Peter High School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 273387001641 · Saint Peter, MN High · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 19.2:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Peter Middle School (617 students)
St. Peter High School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Peter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St. Peter High School
692 students
- St. Peter Midd
St. Peter Middle School
617 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
429 students
- South Elementa 269
South Elementary School
269 students
- St. Peter Ecse 61
St. Peter Ecse
61 students
- Oshawa Learnin 25
Oshawa Learning Academy
25 students
What this shows St. Peter High School reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Peter High School compares
St. Peter High School 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,513
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, St. Peter High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for St. Peter Public School District reports $15,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Peter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Peter Ecse | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oshawa Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to St. Peter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Peter High School
How many students attend St. Peter High School?
St. Peter High School has 692 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Peter, MN. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Peter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Peter High School is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Peter High School?
29.9% of students at St. Peter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Peter High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Peter High School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Saint Peter, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Peter High School?
St. Peter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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. Peter High School rank among public schools in Saint Peter?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Peter High School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Saint Peter, 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 Peter on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Peter Public School District?
Besides St. Peter High School, St. Peter Public School District also operates St. Peter Middle School (617 students), North Elementary School (429 students), and South Elementary School (269 students). See the St. Peter Public School District district page for the complete list.