At a glance
Reported students
1,561
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
87.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
241
Technical Senior High: 1,561 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
17.9:1 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
- 1,538
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95.71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Technical Senior High
Technical Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Saint Cloud. It is one of 27 current school records connected to St. Cloud Public School District. NCES reports 1,561 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, 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 Black (47.1%) and White (35.8%). English learners represent 21.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Technical Senior High
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 87.15 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 5.28 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
- 21.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.28
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.85
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.59
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.8%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black47.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.7%
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
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 St. Cloud Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Apollo Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
1,264 reported students
St. Cloud Area Learning Center
High · Grades 06–12
237 reported students
ALC - Sauk Rapids
High · Grades 07–12
59 reported students
Central Minnesota Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
53 reported students
Newport Academy
High · Grades 07–12
17 reported students
ALC - Sartell
High · Grades 09–12
2 reported students
Public schools near Technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Minnesota Virtual Academy High · St. Cloud Public School District | 06–12 | 53 | 2.9 mi |
| 180 Degrees / Youth Shelter High · St. Cloud Public School District | 06–12 | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| Newport Academy High · St. Cloud Public School District | 07–12 | 17 | 3.3 mi |
| St. Cloud Area Learning Center High · St. Cloud Public School District | 06–12 | 237 | 3.4 mi |
| Apollo Senior High High · St. Cloud Public School District | 09–12 | 1,264 | 4.1 mi |
| MN Correctional Facility-St. Cloud High · Minnesota Department of Corrections | 09–12 | 14 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Technical Senior High
What grades does Technical Senior High serve?
Technical Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in St. Cloud Public School District.
How many students attend Technical Senior High?
Technical Senior High reported 1,561 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,538 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Technical Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 1,561 students and 87.15 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 Technical Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Technical Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Cloud Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Technical Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.5% 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 Technical Senior High in?
Technical Senior High is part of St. Cloud Public School District, based in Waite Park, MN, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Technical Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Minnesota Virtual Academy (2.9 mi), 180 Degrees / Youth Shelter (3.2 mi), Newport Academy (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.