- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
Wellstone International High
Federal NCES profile for Wellstone International High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272124003107
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellstone International High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #14 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellstone International High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellstone International High ranks #14 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124003107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Wellstone International High grew from 127 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 272124003107 · Minneapolis, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Wellstone International High grew from 127 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wellstone International High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
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
- This school 166
Wellstone International High
166 students
What this shows Wellstone International High reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellstone International High compares
Wellstone International High is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
84.3%
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
$21,839
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 83 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
African American 17.5%
Asian 7.2%
White 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Wellstone International High is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Wellstone International High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellstone International High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wellstone International High
How many students attend Wellstone International High?
Wellstone International High has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellstone International High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellstone International High is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wellstone International High?
60.6% of students at Wellstone International High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellstone International High?
The largest demographic group at Wellstone International High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellstone International High?
Wellstone International High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Wellstone International High rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellstone International High ranks #14 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 Wellstone International High, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.