- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Washington Tech Secondary Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384004429
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #25 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet has class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Tech Secondary Magnet ranks #25 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384004429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-733 students YoY
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet shrank from 1,766 students in 2022-23 to 1,033 in 2023-24 (-41.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 96.7 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-733 students YoY 273384004429 · Saint Paul, MN Other · MID · TRAD
1,063 enr · 11.1:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet shrank from 1,766 students in 2022-23 to 1,033 in 2023-24 (-41.5%). Teacher FTE lost 96.7 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
1,063 students
What this shows Washington Tech Secondary Magnet reports 1,063 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Tech Secondary Magnet compares
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 86% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,063
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 24% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.1%
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
$21,634
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 271 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 49.6%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 5.1%
White 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Washington Tech Secondary Magnet is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Tech Secondary Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Tech Secondary Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,063 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
How many students attend Washington Tech Secondary Magnet?
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet has 1,063 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,766 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), down 733.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Tech Secondary Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Tech Secondary Magnet is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Tech Secondary Magnet?
79.4% of students at Washington Tech Secondary Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Tech Secondary Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Washington Tech Secondary Magnet is Asian at 49.6% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Tech Secondary Magnet?
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Washington Tech Secondary Magnet rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Tech Secondary Magnet ranks #25 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Washington Tech Secondary Magnet, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.