- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Barrett, MN
West Central Area Secondary
Federal NCES profile for West Central Area Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270010402566
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Area Secondary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 229
- students enrolled
West Central Area Secondary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Central Area · Minnesota
NCES ID 270010402566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
West Central Area Secondary held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 270010402566 · Barrett, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.1:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wca Middle School (232 students)
West Central Area Secondary held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
West Central Area Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wca Middle Sch
Wca Middle School
232 students
- This school
West Central Area Secondary
229 students
- West Central A
West Central Area N. El.
144 students
- West Central A
West Central Area S. El.
138 students
What this shows West Central Area Secondary reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Area Secondary compares
West Central Area Secondary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$14,757
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, West Central Area Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for West Central Area reports $14,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Central Area Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wca Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Central Area N. El. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Area S. El. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Area Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Area Secondary
How many students attend West Central Area Secondary?
West Central Area Secondary has 229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barrett, MN. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Area Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Area Secondary is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% 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 West Central Area Secondary?
30.8% of students at West Central Area Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Area Secondary?
The largest demographic group at West Central Area Secondary is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Barrett, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Area Secondary?
West Central Area Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Central Area?
Besides West Central Area Secondary, West Central Area also operates Wca Middle School (232 students), West Central Area N. El. (144 students), and West Central Area S. El. (138 students). See the West Central Area district page for the complete list.