- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakdale, MN
Tartan Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Tartan Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272385001177
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tartan Senior High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tartan Senior High has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tartan Senior High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Oakdale, MN.
School address
District: North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Minnesota
NCES ID 272385001177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Tartan Senior High held near 1,743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.8 → 95.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 272385001177 · Oakdale, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,687 enr · 20.3:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: North Senior High (1,649 students)
Tartan Senior High held near 1,743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.8 → 95.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Tartan Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tartan Senior High
1,687 students
- North Senior H
North Senior High
1,649 students
- John Glenn Mid
John Glenn Middle
1,073 students
- Skyview Commun
Skyview Community Middle
1,029 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary
898 students
- Justice Alan P
Justice Alan Page Elementary School
804 students
What this shows Tartan Senior High reports 1,687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tartan Senior High compares
Tartan 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▲ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
1,687
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
33.6%
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
$16,478
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 796 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 23.1%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 26.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.4, Tartan Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale reports $16,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tartan Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Justice Alan Page Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tartan Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tartan Senior High
How many students attend Tartan Senior High?
Tartan Senior High has 1,687 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakdale, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,683 (2022-23) → 1,743 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tartan Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tartan Senior 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 Tartan Senior High?
44.0% of students at Tartan Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tartan Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Tartan Senior High is White at 26.0% of enrollment, in Oakdale, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tartan Senior High?
Tartan Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Tartan Senior High rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Tartan Senior High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale on the city page.
What other schools are in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
Besides Tartan Senior High, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale also operates North Senior High (1,649 students), John Glenn Middle (1,073 students), and Skyview Community Middle (1,029 students). See the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district page for the complete list.