- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · White Bear Lake, MN
White Bear South Campus Senior
Federal NCES profile for White Bear South Campus Senior, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274236002148
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Bear South Campus Senior earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
White Bear South Campus Senior has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Bear South Campus Senior ranks #3 of 4 high schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: White Bear Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274236002148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
White Bear South Campus Senior grew from 1,111 students in 2022-23 to 1,196 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 56.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 274236002148 · White Bear Lake, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,111 enr · 19.5:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students)
White Bear South Campus Senior grew from 1,111 students in 2022-23 to 1,196 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 56.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
White Bear South Campus Senior in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Bear Nor
White Bear North Campus Senior
1,359 students
- This school
White Bear South Campus Senior
1,111 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
922 students
- Sunrise Park M
Sunrise Park Middle
743 students
- Matoska Intern 543
Matoska International
543 students
- Otter Lake Ele 492
Otter Lake Elementary
492 students
What this shows White Bear South Campus Senior reports 1,111 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Bear South Campus Senior compares
White Bear South Campus Senior 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,111
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$15,111
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Bear Lake School District reports $15,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Bear South Campus Senior Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear North Campus Senior | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Park Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matoska International | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otter Lake Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Bear South Campus Senior's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about White Bear South Campus Senior
How many students attend White Bear South Campus Senior?
White Bear South Campus Senior has 1,111 students enrolled. It is a high school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,111 (2022-23) → 1,196 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Bear South Campus Senior?
The student-teacher ratio at White Bear South Campus Senior is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Bear South Campus Senior?
18.3% of students at White Bear South Campus Senior are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Bear South Campus Senior?
White Bear South Campus Senior has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 White Bear South Campus Senior rank among high schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, White Bear South Campus Senior ranks #3 of 4 high schools in White Bear Lake, 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 White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in White Bear Lake School District?
Besides White Bear South Campus Senior, White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students), Central Middle (922 students), and Sunrise Park Middle (743 students). See the White Bear Lake School District district page for the complete list.