- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery, MN
Tri-City United High School
Federal NCES profile for Tri-City United High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270037904578
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-City United High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 603
- students enrolled
Tri-City United High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tri-City United School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270037904578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Tri-City United High School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 270037904578 · Montgomery, MN High · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 20.8:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Pre K-8 (608 students)
Tri-City United High School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Tri-City United High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Pre
Montgomery Pre K-8
608 students
- This school
Tri-City United High School
603 students
- Le Center Pre
Le Center Pre K-8
385 students
- Lonsdale Pre K
Lonsdale Pre K-6
331 students
What this shows Tri-City United High School reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-City United High School compares
Tri-City United 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$12,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Tri-City United High School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Tri-City United School District reports $12,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-City United High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Pre K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Le Center Pre K-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lonsdale Pre K-6 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-City United High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~603 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-City United High School
How many students attend Tri-City United High School?
Tri-City United High School has 603 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery, MN. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-City United High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-City United High School is 20.8:1, which is 32% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri-City United High School?
22.7% of students at Tri-City United High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-City United High School?
The largest demographic group at Tri-City United High School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Montgomery, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-City United High School?
Tri-City United High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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).
What other schools are in Tri-City United School District?
Besides Tri-City United High School, Tri-City United School District also operates Montgomery Pre K-8 (608 students), Le Center Pre K-8 (385 students), and Lonsdale Pre K-6 (331 students). See the Tri-City United School District district page for the complete list.