At a glance
Reported students
468
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
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
349
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High: 468 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
19.9:1 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
- 540
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Glencoe. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Glencoe-Silver Lake School District. NCES reports 468 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 19.9:1, 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 (75.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. 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 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.56 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.9%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
3 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 Glencoe-Silver Lake School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakeside Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
408 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
290 reported students
GSL Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
224 reported students
Public schools near Glencoe-Silver Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSL Junior High School Middle · Glencoe-Silver Lake School District | 07–08 | 224 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Glencoe-Silver Lake School District | PK–02 | 290 | under 0.1 mi |
| SWWC Alternative Learning Center - High · Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop | 09–12 | 19 | 0.9 mi |
| SWWC ALC Midlevel - Glencoe Middle · Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop | 07–08 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Lester Prairie Secondary High · Lester Prairie Public School Dist. | 07–12 | 222 | 9 mi |
| Lester Prairie Elementary Elementary · Lester Prairie Public School Dist. | PK–06 | 213 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High
What grades does Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High serve?
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Glencoe-Silver Lake School District.
How many students attend Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High?
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High reported 468 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 540 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 468 students and 23.56 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 Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Glencoe-Silver Lake School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.8% 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 Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High in?
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High is part of Glencoe-Silver Lake School District, based in Glencoe, MN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include GSL Junior High School (under 0.1 mi), Lincoln Elementary (under 0.1 mi), SWWC Alternative Learning Center - (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.