Enrollment
1,063
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Tech Secondary Magnet compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 1,063 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 79.4% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,063 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (50%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 133 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Saint Paul Public Schools spends $20,457 per pupil, 34% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 271 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,063 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students) and Harding Senior High (1,591 students) alongside Washington Tech Secondary Magnet.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Tech Secondary Magnet compares
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,457
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Paul Public Schools, which includes Washington Tech Secondary Magnet.
$20,457
Per student
+34%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 53.2%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,063 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Tech Secondary Magnet a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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