At a glance
Reported students
370
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Pillager Senior High School: 370 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
17.2:1 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
- 1,340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 0
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Pillager Senior High School
Pillager Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Pillager. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Pillager Public School District. NCES reports 370 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 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, 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 (91.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pillager Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.53 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White91.6%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
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
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 Pillager Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pillager Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
433 reported students
Pillager Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
521 reported students
Public schools near Pillager Senior High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Pillager ALC High · Freshwater Education District | 07–12 | — | under 0.1 mi |
| F.E.D. Pillager Credit Recovery High · Freshwater Education District | 09–12 | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Pillager Elementary Elementary · Pillager Public School District | PK–04 | 521 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pillager Middle School Middle · Pillager Public School District | 05–08 | 433 | under 0.1 mi |
| Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. Other · Brainerd Public School District | PK–PK | 151 | 8.9 mi |
| Welc - Vpk Other · Brainerd Public School District | PK–PK | 215 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pillager Senior High School
What grades does Pillager Senior High School serve?
Pillager Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pillager Public School District.
How many students attend Pillager Senior High School?
Pillager Senior High School reported 370 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,340 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pillager Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 370 students and 21.53 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 Pillager Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pillager Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pillager Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pillager Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.2% 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 Pillager Senior High School in?
Pillager Senior High School is part of Pillager Public School District, based in Pillager, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pillager Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Freshwater Pillager ALC (under 0.1 mi), F.E.D. Pillager Credit Recovery (under 0.1 mi), Pillager Elementary (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.