- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bemidji, MN
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Federal NCES profile for Voyageurs Expeditionary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270034604167Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Voyageurs Expeditionary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Voyageurs Expeditionary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Voyageurs Expeditionary School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Voyageurs Expeditionary · Minnesota
NCES ID 270034604167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Voyageurs Expeditionary School grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+20.3%).
Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 270034604167 · Bemidji, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
83 enr · 16.6:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms (44 students)
Voyageurs Expeditionary School grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+20.3%). Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Voyageurs Expeditionary School compares
Voyageurs Expeditionary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$16,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 83 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 56.6%
White 26.5%
Two or More 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Voyageurs Expeditionary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Voyageurs Expeditionary reports $16,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Voyageurs Expeditionary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Voyageurs Expeditionary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~83 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Voyageurs Expeditionary School
How many students attend Voyageurs Expeditionary School?
Voyageurs Expeditionary School has 83 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bemidji, MN. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyageurs Expeditionary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyageurs Expeditionary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Voyageurs Expeditionary School?
72.9% of students at Voyageurs Expeditionary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Voyageurs Expeditionary School?
The largest demographic group at Voyageurs Expeditionary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 56.6% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voyageurs Expeditionary School?
Voyageurs Expeditionary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Voyageurs Expeditionary School rank among high schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Voyageurs Expeditionary School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Bemidji, 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 Bemidji on the city page.
What other schools are in Voyageurs Expeditionary?
Besides Voyageurs Expeditionary School, Voyageurs Expeditionary also operates Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms (44 students). See the Voyageurs Expeditionary district page for the complete list.