- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Worthington, MN
Worthington Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Worthington Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274416001841
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worthington Senior High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Worthington Senior High has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Senior High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Worthington, MN.
School address
District: Worthington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274416001841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Worthington Senior High held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 68.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 274416001841 · Worthington, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,118 enr · 20:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Intermediate School (705 students)
Worthington Senior High held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 68.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Worthington Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Worthington Senior High
1,118 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate School
705 students
- Prairie Elemen
Prairie Elementary
690 students
- Worthington Mi
Worthington Middle
664 students
- Learning Cente 82
Learning Center
82 students
- Early Childhoo 40
Early Childhood
40 students
What this shows Worthington Senior High reports 1,118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worthington Senior High compares
Worthington 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,118
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$15,264
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.4%
White 20.3%
Asian 7.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Worthington Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Worthington Public School District reports $15,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Worthington Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worthington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worthington Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~1,118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Worthington Senior High
How many students attend Worthington Senior High?
Worthington Senior High has 1,118 students enrolled. It is a high school in Worthington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,134 (2022-23) → 1,123 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Senior High is 20:1, which is 27% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worthington Senior High?
54.2% of students at Worthington Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worthington Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Worthington Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.4% of enrollment, in Worthington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worthington Senior High?
Worthington Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Worthington Senior High rank among public schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Senior High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Worthington, 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 Worthington on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington Public School District?
Besides Worthington Senior High, Worthington Public School District also operates Intermediate School (705 students), Prairie Elementary (690 students), and Worthington Middle (664 students). See the Worthington Public School District district page for the complete list.