- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
Washburn High
Federal NCES profile for Washburn High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272124001055
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washburn High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #19 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Washburn High has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn High ranks #19 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Washburn High held near 1,555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 78.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 272124001055 · Minneapolis, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,521 enr · 26.2:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,257 students)
Washburn High held near 1,555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 78.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Washburn High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Justice Page M
Justice Page Middle
1,020 students
What this shows Washburn High reports 1,521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washburn High compares
Washburn 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 66% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,521 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,521
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% 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
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Washburn High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Washburn High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Justice Page Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washburn High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washburn High
How many students attend Washburn High?
Washburn High has 1,521 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,582 (2022-23) → 1,555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn High is 26.2:1, which is 66% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washburn High?
31.1% of students at Washburn High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washburn High?
The largest demographic group at Washburn High is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn High?
Washburn High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washburn High rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn High ranks #19 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 Washburn High, Minneapolis Public School District also operates South High (1,257 students), Southwest High (1,195 students), and Roosevelt High (1,148 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.