- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
Voa High
Federal NCES profile for Voa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272124004290
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Voa High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #29 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 75:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Voa High has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Voa High ranks #29 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124004290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Voa High shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-23.9%).
Teacher FTE added 1.6 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 272124004290 · Minneapolis, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 75:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Voa High shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-23.9%). Teacher FTE added 1.6 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Voa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 75
Voa High
75 students
What this shows Voa High reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Voa High compares
Voa High is a shrinking 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 | 75:1 | ▲ 375% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 121% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
75:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 121% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
75:1
students per teacher
- 375% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 64.0%
White 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Voa High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Voa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Voa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about Voa High
How many students attend Voa High?
Voa High has 75 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Voa High is 75:1, which is 375% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 378% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Voa High?
94.4% of students at Voa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Voa High?
The largest demographic group at Voa High is African American at 64.0% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voa High?
Voa High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Voa High rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Voa High ranks #29 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Voa High, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.