- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Two Harbors, MN
Two Harbors Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Two Harbors Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274074001701
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Two Harbors Secondary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 597
- students enrolled
Two Harbors Secondary has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lake Superior Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 274074001701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Two Harbors Secondary held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 274074001701 · Two Harbors, MN Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 18.1:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnehaha Elementary (367 students)
Two Harbors Secondary held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Two Harbors Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Two Harbors Secondary
597 students
- Minnehaha Elem
Minnehaha Elementary
367 students
- Wm. M. Kelley 179
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
179 students
- William Kelley 143
William Kelley Elementary
143 students
What this shows Two Harbors Secondary reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Two Harbors Secondary compares
Two Harbors Secondary 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$15,324
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Two Harbors Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Lake Superior Public School Dist. reports $15,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Two Harbors Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wm. M. Kelley Secondary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Kelley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Two Harbors Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Two Harbors Secondary
How many students attend Two Harbors Secondary?
Two Harbors Secondary has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Two Harbors, MN. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Two Harbors Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Two Harbors Secondary is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Two Harbors Secondary?
24.5% of students at Two Harbors Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Two Harbors Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Two Harbors Secondary is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Two Harbors, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Two Harbors Secondary?
Two Harbors Secondary 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).
What other schools are in Lake Superior Public School Dist.?
Besides Two Harbors Secondary, Lake Superior Public School Dist. also operates Minnehaha Elementary (367 students), Wm. M. Kelley Secondary (179 students), and William Kelley Elementary (143 students). See the Lake Superior Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.