Enrollment
51
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hugo, MN
White Bear Transition Plus Program
Federal NCES profile for White Bear Transition Plus Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274236003377
👥 S:T ratio 66
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Bear Transition Plus Program earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hugo · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
White Bear Transition Plus Program has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Bear Transition Plus Program ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hugo, MN.
School address
District: White Bear Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274236003377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Bear Transition Plus Program compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Bear Transition Plus Program
White Bear Transition Plus Program is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Hugo, Minnesota, enrolling 51 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, White Bear Transition Plus Program is leaner than roughly 86% of Minnesota schools and 46% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 51 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students) and White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students) alongside White Bear Transition Plus Program.
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 White Bear Transition Plus Program compares
White Bear Transition Plus Program on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$15,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 15.7%
Asian 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, White Bear Transition Plus Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Bear Lake School District, which includes White Bear Transition Plus Program.
$15,098
Per student
-1%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 51.9%
Federal 9.3%
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 White Bear Transition Plus Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear North Campus Senior | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Bear South Campus Senior | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Park Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matoska International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Bear Transition Plus Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~51 students)
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Frequently asked questions about White Bear Transition Plus Program
How many students attend White Bear Transition Plus Program?
White Bear Transition Plus Program has 51 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hugo, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Bear Transition Plus Program?
The student-teacher ratio at White Bear Transition Plus Program is 8.5:1, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% 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 White Bear Transition Plus Program?
61.8% of students at White Bear Transition Plus Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Bear Transition Plus Program?
The largest demographic group at White Bear Transition Plus Program is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Hugo, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Bear Transition Plus Program?
White Bear Transition Plus Program has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Bear Transition Plus Program rank among public schools in Hugo?
By Resource Investment Index, White Bear Transition Plus Program ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hugo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hugo on the city page.
Is White Bear Transition Plus Program a good school?
White Bear Transition Plus Program earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 White Bear Lake School District?
Besides White Bear Transition Plus Program, White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students), White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students), and Central Middle (922 students). See the White Bear Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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