- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stillwater, MN
Stillwater Area High School
Federal NCES profile for Stillwater Area High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273819001662
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stillwater Area High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stillwater Area High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stillwater Area High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Stillwater Area High School held near 2,713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.6 → 102.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+66 students YoY 273819001662 · Stillwater, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,658 enr · 26.6:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak-Land Middle School (946 students)
Stillwater Area High School held near 2,713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.6 → 102.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Stillwater Area High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stillwater Area High School
2,658 students
- Oak-Land Middl 946
Oak-Land Middle School
946 students
- Stillwater Mid 939
Stillwater Middle School
939 students
- Lake Elmo Elem 697
Lake Elmo Elementary
697 students
- Brookview Elem 607
Brookview Elementary
607 students
- Rutherford Ele 573
Rutherford Elementary
573 students
What this shows Stillwater Area High School reports 2,658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stillwater Area High School compares
Stillwater Area 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,658 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,658
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 68% 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
28.9%
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
$15,764
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 6.2%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Stillwater Area High School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stillwater Area Public Schools reports $15,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stillwater Area High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak-Land Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Elmo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutherford Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stillwater Area High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,658 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stillwater Area High School
How many students attend Stillwater Area High School?
Stillwater Area High School has 2,658 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stillwater, MN. CCD year-over-year: 2,647 (2022-23) → 2,713 (2023-24), nearly flat (+66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Area High School is 26.6:1, which is 68% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stillwater Area High School?
15.3% of students at Stillwater Area High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stillwater Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Stillwater Area High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stillwater Area High School?
Stillwater Area High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Stillwater Area High School rank among high schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Stillwater Area High School ranks #2 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 Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides Stillwater Area High School, Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Oak-Land Middle School (946 students), Stillwater Middle School (939 students), and Lake Elmo Elementary (697 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.