At a glance
Reported students
1,302
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
242
Mankato East Senior High: 1,302 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
19.8:1 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
- 1,276
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Mankato East Senior High
Mankato East Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mankato. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Mankato Public School District. NCES reports 1,302 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, 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 (65.9%) and Black (16%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mankato East Senior High
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.85 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.9%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black16%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.3%
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
12 distinct courses 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 Mankato Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mankato West Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
1,232 reported students
Central High Area Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
79 reported students
Insite
High · Grades 12–12
18 reported students
Central Freedom School
High · Grades 07–12
1 reported students
Life Lines Adult Connection
High · Grades 11–12
0 reported students
Mankato Area Night School
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Mankato East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insite High · Mankato Public School District | 12–12 | 18 | 0.8 mi |
| Central High Area Learning Center High · Mankato Public School District | 09–12 | 79 | 2.4 mi |
| Life Lines Adult Connection High · Mankato Public School District | 11–12 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Central Freedom School High · Mankato Public School District | 07–12 | 1 | 2.4 mi |
| Mankato Area Night School High · Mankato Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Mankato Area Summer School High · Mankato Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mankato East Senior High
What grades does Mankato East Senior High serve?
Mankato East Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mankato Public School District.
How many students attend Mankato East Senior High?
Mankato East Senior High reported 1,302 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,276 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mankato East Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 1,302 students and 65.85 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 Mankato East Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mankato East Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mankato Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mankato East Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mankato East Senior High in?
Mankato East Senior High is part of Mankato Public School District, based in Mankato, MN, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mankato East Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Insite (0.8 mi), Central High Area Learning Center (2.4 mi), Life Lines Adult Connection (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.