At a glance
Reported students
1,319
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
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
734
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High: 1,319 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
19.1:1 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
- 1,384
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74.89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sauk Rapids. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. NCES reports 1,319 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 19.1:1, 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 (83%) and multiracial (6.1%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. 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 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High
- 1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.92 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White83%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black4.2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.1%
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
5 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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,055 reported students
Mississippi Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
808 reported students
Pleasantview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
734 reported students
Rice Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
357 reported students
Hillside Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
58 reported students
Sauk Rapids ECFE
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Public schools near Sauk Rapids-Rice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALC - Sauk Rapids High · St. Cloud Public School District | 07–12 | 59 | under 0.1 mi |
| Benton-Stearns Education District High · Benton-Stearns Education District | 05–12 | 24 | 2.3 mi |
| Benton Stearns Education 18-22 High · Benton-Stearns Education District | 12–12 | 17 | 2.3 mi |
| ALC - Sartell High · St. Cloud Public School District | 09–12 | 2 | 4 mi |
| MN Correctional Facility-St. Cloud High · Minnesota Department of Corrections | 09–12 | 14 | 4.7 mi |
| 180 Degrees / Youth Shelter High · St. Cloud Public School District | 06–12 | 0 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High
What grades does Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High serve?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools.
How many students attend Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High reported 1,319 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 1,384 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 1,319 students and 68.92 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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.6% 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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High in?
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, based in Sauk Rapids, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ALC - Sauk Rapids (under 0.1 mi), Benton-Stearns Education District (2.3 mi), Benton Stearns Education 18-22 (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.