At a glance
Reported students
309
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
170.5
East Central Senior Secondary: 309 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 432
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about East Central Senior Secondary
East Central Senior Secondary is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Finlayson. It is one of 4 current school records connected to East Central School District. NCES reports 309 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to 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 (82.5%) and multiracial (6.8%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Central Senior Secondary
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.92 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White82.5%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
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
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 East Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
High · Grades 07–12
32 reported students
East Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
391 reported students
East Central Early Childhood
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
0 reported students
Public schools near East Central Senior Secondary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Area Learning Center High · East Central School District | 07–12 | 32 | under 0.1 mi |
| East Central Elementary Elementary · East Central School District | PK–06 | 391 | under 0.1 mi |
| East Central Early Childhood Elementary · East Central School District | PK–KG | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Finlayson Elementary Elementary · Hinckley-Finlayson School District | PK–06 | 58 | 4.2 mi |
| Willow River Secondary High · Willow River Public School District | 07–12 | 205 | 9.6 mi |
| Willow River Elementary Elementary · Willow River Public School District | PK–06 | 231 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Central Senior Secondary
What grades does East Central Senior Secondary serve?
East Central Senior Secondary reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in East Central School District.
How many students attend East Central Senior Secondary?
East Central Senior Secondary reported 309 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 432 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Central Senior Secondary?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 309 students and 21.92 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 East Central Senior Secondary a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Central Senior Secondary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Central Senior Secondary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.5% 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 East Central Senior Secondary in?
East Central Senior Secondary is part of East Central School District, based in Finlayson, MN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Central Senior Secondary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Crossroads Area Learning Center (under 0.1 mi), East Central Elementary (under 0.1 mi), East Central Early Childhood (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.