Enrollment
1,943
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodbury, MN
Woodbury High School
Federal NCES profile for Woodbury High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273381001550
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbury High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 43.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbury High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+173% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodbury High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodbury High School
Woodbury High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Woodbury, Minnesota, enrolling 1,943 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Minnesota schools and 173% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.3% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,943 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students) and Park High School (1,992 students) alongside Woodbury High School.
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 Woodbury High School compares
Woodbury High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43.2:1 | ▲ 173% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,943 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,943
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
43.2:1
students per teacher
- 173% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,382
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 56.1%
Asian 13.5%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Woodbury High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Washington County Schools, which includes Woodbury High School.
$13,382
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 Woodbury High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottage Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbury High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,943 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodbury High School
How many students attend Woodbury High School?
Woodbury High School has 1,943 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodbury, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbury High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbury High School is 43.2:1, which is 173% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 175% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodbury High School?
16.3% of students at Woodbury High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodbury High School?
The largest demographic group at Woodbury High School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Woodbury, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbury High School?
Woodbury High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Woodbury High School rank among high schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Woodbury, 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 Woodbury on the city page.
Is Woodbury High School a good school?
Woodbury High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 South Washington County Schools?
Besides Woodbury High School, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Lake Middle School (1,165 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.
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