- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waconia, MN
Waconia High School
Federal NCES profile for Waconia 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 274146000358
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waconia High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Waconia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waconia High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waconia High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Waconia, MN.
School address
District: Waconia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274146000358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Waconia High School held near 1,342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.8 → 72.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 274146000358 · Waconia, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,335 enr · 19.1:1 · 8.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Waconia Middle School (885 students)
Waconia High School held near 1,342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.8 → 72.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waconia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waconia High School
1,335 students
- Waconia Middle
Waconia Middle School
885 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elementary
544 students
- Bayview Elemen 530
Bayview Elementary
530 students
- Laketown Eleme 530
Laketown Elementary
530 students
- Early Childhoo 67
Early Childhood Special Education
67 students
What this shows Waconia High School reports 1,335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waconia High School compares
Waconia 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 80% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,335 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,335
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,116
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
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Waconia High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Waconia Public School District reports $13,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waconia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laketown Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waconia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waconia High School
How many students attend Waconia High School?
Waconia High School has 1,335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waconia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,351 (2022-23) → 1,342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waconia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waconia High School is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waconia High School?
8.6% of students at Waconia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waconia High School?
The largest demographic group at Waconia High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Waconia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waconia High School?
Waconia 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 Waconia High School rank among high schools in Waconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Waconia High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Waconia, 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 Waconia on the city page.
What other schools are in Waconia Public School District?
Besides Waconia High School, Waconia Public School District also operates Waconia Middle School (885 students), Southview Elementary (544 students), and Bayview Elementary (530 students). See the Waconia Public School District district page for the complete list.