- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waseca, MN
Swmetro Waseca-Transitions
Federal NCES profile for Swmetro Waseca-Transitions, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270042005527
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swmetro Waseca-Transitions earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Waseca · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 12
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Waseca-Transitions ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Waseca, MN.
School address
District: Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042005527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Swmetro Waseca-Transitions shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 0.6 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270042005527 · Waseca, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 54.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Swmetro Online Learning (115 students)
Swmetro Waseca-Transitions shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 0.6 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Swmetro Waseca-Transitions in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swmetro Online
Swmetro Online Learning
115 students
- Swmetro Level
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
71 students
- Swmetro Shakop
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed
63 students
- Swmetro Alc
Swmetro Alc
52 students
- Swmetro Buffal 26
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions
26 students
- This school 12
Swmetro Waseca-Transitions
12 students
What this shows Swmetro Waseca-Transitions reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swmetro Waseca-Transitions compares
Swmetro Waseca-Transitions is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Swmetro Waseca-Transitions is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Swmetro Waseca-Transitions Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swmetro Online Learning | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Swmetro Level 4 Programs | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Swmetro Alc | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Swmetro Waseca-Transitions's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Swmetro Waseca-Transitions
How many students attend Swmetro Waseca-Transitions?
Swmetro Waseca-Transitions has 12 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waseca, MN. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 10 (2023-24), down 1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swmetro Waseca-Transitions?
54.5% of students at Swmetro Waseca-Transitions are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swmetro Waseca-Transitions?
The largest demographic group at Swmetro Waseca-Transitions is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Waseca, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swmetro Waseca-Transitions?
Swmetro Waseca-Transitions has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Swmetro Waseca-Transitions rank among public schools in Waseca?
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Waseca-Transitions ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Waseca, 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 Waseca on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Besides Swmetro Waseca-Transitions, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 also operates Swmetro Online Learning (115 students), Swmetro Level 4 Programs (71 students), and Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed (63 students). See the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 district page for the complete list.