- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willmar, MN
Willmar Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Willmar Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274272001809
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willmar Senior High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Willmar · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Willmar Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willmar Senior High ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Willmar, MN.
School address
District: Willmar Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274272001809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Willmar Senior High held near 1,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.9 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 274272001809 · Willmar, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,205 enr · 15.4:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Willmar Middle School (842 students)
Willmar Senior High held near 1,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.9 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Willmar Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Willmar Senior High
1,205 students
- Willmar Middle
Willmar Middle School
842 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary
672 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary School
623 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
580 students
- Willmar Area L 91
Willmar Area Learning Center
91 students
What this shows Willmar Senior High reports 1,205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willmar Senior High compares
Willmar Senior High 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,205 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,205
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$15,958
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
White 39.8%
African American 12.6%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Willmar Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Willmar Public School District reports $15,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willmar Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willmar Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willmar Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willmar Senior High
How many students attend Willmar Senior High?
Willmar Senior High has 1,205 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willmar, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,224 (2022-23) → 1,218 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willmar Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Willmar Senior High is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Willmar Senior High?
53.5% of students at Willmar Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willmar Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Willmar Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Willmar, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willmar Senior High?
Willmar Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Willmar Senior High rank among public schools in Willmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Willmar Senior High ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Willmar, 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 Willmar on the city page.
What other schools are in Willmar Public School District?
Besides Willmar Senior High, Willmar Public School District also operates Willmar Middle School (842 students), Kennedy Elementary (672 students), and Lakeland Elementary School (623 students). See the Willmar Public School District district page for the complete list.