- Enrollment
- 1,264
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Cloud, MN
Technical Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Technical Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273351001494
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Technical Senior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #9 of 17
- public schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Technical Senior High has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Technical Senior High ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: St. Cloud Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273351001494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Technical Senior High held near 1,538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.4 → 87.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 273351001494 · Saint Cloud, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,561 enr · 19:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Apollo Senior High (1,264 students)
Technical Senior High held near 1,538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.4 → 87.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Technical Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Technical Senior High
1,561 students
- Apollo Senior
Apollo Senior High
1,264 students
- Oak Hill Commu
Oak Hill Community Elementary
878 students
- South Junior H
South Junior High
831 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High
720 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary
704 students
What this shows Technical Senior High reports 1,561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Technical Senior High compares
Technical 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,561 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,561
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$16,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 47.1%
White 35.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Technical Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Cloud Public School District reports $16,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Technical Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| South Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Technical Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Technical Senior High
How many students attend Technical Senior High?
Technical Senior High has 1,561 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Cloud, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,515 (2022-23) → 1,538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Technical Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Technical Senior High is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Technical Senior High?
61.5% of students at Technical Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Technical Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Technical Senior High is African American at 47.1% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Technical Senior High?
Technical Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Technical Senior High rank among public schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Technical Senior High ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Saint Cloud, 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 Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Cloud Public School District?
Besides Technical Senior High, St. Cloud Public School District also operates Apollo Senior High (1,264 students), Oak Hill Community Elementary (878 students), and South Junior High (831 students). See the St. Cloud Public School District district page for the complete list.