At a glance
Reported students
475
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
Belle Plaine Senior High: 475 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
21.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 525
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about Belle Plaine Senior High
Belle Plaine Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Belle Plaine. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Belle Plaine Public School District. NCES reports 475 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Belle Plaine Senior High
- 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.7%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black1.9%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Belle Plaine Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper
High · Grades 09–12
10 reported students
Oak Crest Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
432 reported students
Chatfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
308 reported students
Belle Plaine Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
255 reported students
Belle Plaine ECSE
Other · Grades PK–PK
42 reported students
Early Childhood Program
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near Belle Plaine Senior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Credit Recovery High · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper High · Belle Plaine Public School District | 09–12 | 10 | 0.1 mi |
| Jordan High School High · Jordan Public School District | 09–12 | 619 | 7 mi |
| Jordan Credit Recovery High · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | 09–12 | 0 | 7.1 mi |
| Minnesota New Country School High · Charter · Minnesota New Country School | 07–12 | 136 | 9 mi |
| Edvisions Off Campus School High · Charter · Edvisions Off Campus School | 07–12 | 98 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Belle Plaine Senior High
What grades does Belle Plaine Senior High serve?
Belle Plaine Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Belle Plaine Public School District.
How many students attend Belle Plaine Senior High?
Belle Plaine Senior High reported 475 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 525 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 475 students and 22.36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Belle Plaine Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Belle Plaine Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Belle Plaine Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Belle Plaine Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Belle Plaine Senior High in?
Belle Plaine Senior High is part of Belle Plaine Public School District, based in Belle Plaine, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Belle Plaine Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Belle Plaine Credit Recovery (under 0.1 mi), Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper (0.1 mi), Jordan High School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.