- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waseca, MN
Waseca Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Waseca Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274188001749
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waseca Senior High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Waseca · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waseca Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waseca Senior High ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Waseca, MN.
School address
District: Waseca Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274188001749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Waseca Senior High held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 274188001749 · Waseca, MN High · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 16.8:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartley Elementary (429 students)
Waseca Senior High held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waseca Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waseca Senior High
555 students
- Hartley Elemen
Hartley Elementary
429 students
- Waseca Interme
Waseca Intermediate School
380 students
- Waseca Junior
Waseca Junior High
280 students
- Waseca Area Le 65
Waseca Area Learning Center
65 students
- Waseca Early C 38
Waseca Early Childhood
38 students
What this shows Waseca Senior High reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waseca Senior High compares
Waseca Senior High 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$14,362
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Waseca Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Waseca Public School District reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waseca Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waseca Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waseca Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waseca Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waseca Senior High
How many students attend Waseca Senior High?
Waseca Senior High has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waseca, MN. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waseca Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waseca Senior High is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waseca Senior High?
27.7% of students at Waseca Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waseca Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Waseca Senior High is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Waseca, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waseca Senior High?
Waseca Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Waseca Senior High rank among public schools in Waseca?
By Resource Investment Index, Waseca Senior High ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Waseca, 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 Waseca on the city page.
What other schools are in Waseca Public School District?
Besides Waseca Senior High, Waseca Public School District also operates Hartley Elementary (429 students), Waseca Intermediate School (380 students), and Waseca Junior High (280 students). See the Waseca Public School District district page for the complete list.