- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mendota Heights, MN
Two Rivers High School
Federal NCES profile for Two Rivers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274227001779
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Two Rivers High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Mendota Heights · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Two Rivers High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Two Rivers High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mendota Heights, MN.
School address
District: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 274227001779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+169 students YoY
Two Rivers High School grew from 1,479 students in 2022-23 to 1,648 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 76.8 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+169 students YoY 274227001779 · Mendota Heights, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,710 enr · 22.5:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendly Hills Middle (785 students)
Two Rivers High School grew from 1,479 students in 2022-23 to 1,648 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 76.8 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Two Rivers High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Two Rivers High School
1,710 students
- Friendly Hills
Friendly Hills Middle
785 students
- Heritage E-Ste
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
761 students
- Garlough Envir 414
Garlough Environmental Magnet
414 students
- Somerset Eleme 412
Somerset Elementary
412 students
- Pilot Knob Ste 387
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
387 students
What this shows Two Rivers High School reports 1,710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Two Rivers High School compares
Two Rivers High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 16% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,710 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,710
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$16,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.9 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Two Rivers High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan reports $16,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Two Rivers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Hills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage E-Stem Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garlough Environmental Magnet | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Two Rivers High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Two Rivers High School
How many students attend Two Rivers High School?
Two Rivers High School has 1,710 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mendota Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,479 (2022-23) → 1,648 (2023-24), up 169.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers High School is 22.5:1, which is 42% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Two Rivers High School?
36.1% of students at Two Rivers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Two Rivers High School?
The largest demographic group at Two Rivers High School is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Mendota Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Two Rivers High School?
Two Rivers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Two Rivers High School rank among public schools in Mendota Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Two Rivers High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mendota Heights, 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 Mendota Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
Besides Two Rivers High School, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan also operates Friendly Hills Middle (785 students), Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (761 students), and Garlough Environmental Magnet (414 students). See the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district page for the complete list.