Enrollment
849
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Winona, MN
Winona Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Winona Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274407001831
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winona Senior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Winona · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Winona Senior High has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winona Senior High ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Winona, MN.
School address
District: Winona Area Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274407001831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winona Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winona Senior High
Winona Senior High is a large high school in Winona, Minnesota, enrolling 849 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 92% of state schools at 849 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Winona Area Public School District also operates Winona Middle (665 students) and Jefferson Elementary (322 students) alongside Winona Senior High.
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 Winona Senior High compares
Winona Senior High on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,550
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Winona Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winona Area Public School District, which includes Winona Senior High.
$16,550
Per student
+8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 Winona Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington-Kosciusko Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winona Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winona Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~849 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winona Senior High
How many students attend Winona Senior High?
Winona Senior High has 849 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winona, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winona Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Winona Senior High is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winona Senior High?
31.0% of students at Winona Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winona Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Winona Senior High is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Winona, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winona Senior High?
Winona Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winona Senior High rank among public schools in Winona?
By Resource Investment Index, Winona Senior High ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Winona, 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 Winona on the city page.
Is Winona Senior High a good school?
Winona Senior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 Winona Area Public School District?
Besides Winona Senior High, Winona Area Public School District also operates Winona Middle (665 students), Jefferson Elementary (322 students), and Washington-Kosciusko Elementary (231 students). See the Winona Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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