Central/Westosha Uhs School District

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Salem, Wisconsin - 1 schools

An equity score of 18/100 ranks Central/Westosha Uhs School District #377 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,691 per pupil, Central/Westosha Uhs School District ranks #263 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,219
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,691
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central/Westosha Uhs School District operates 1 public schools serving 1,219 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kenosha County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,691 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 66.1% local, 30.0% state, and 3.9% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 18/100, ranked #377 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (20 AP courses district-wide), a 327.3:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 20.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.0% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Central High, enrolling 1,309 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Central High accounts for 100.0% of all Central/Westosha Uhs School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Central/Westosha Uhs School District a distant remainder — means Central/Westosha Uhs School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Central/Westosha Uhs School District student-counselor ratio is 327:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Central/Westosha Uhs School District is typically wider than the Central/Westosha Uhs School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Central/Westosha Uhs School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Central/Westosha Uhs School District is typically wider than the Central/Westosha Uhs School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.9%
Federal
30.0%
State
66.1%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
377 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Central/Westosha Uhs School District.

White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
20 AP courses total
327.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Central/Westosha Uhs School District

School Enrollment
Central High
1,309

How Central/Westosha Uhs School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Tomorrow River School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Kiel Area School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Elk Mound Area School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Tomahawk School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Prescott School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Central/Westosha Uhs School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central/Westosha Uhs School District?

Central/Westosha Uhs School District has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,219 students.

How much does Central/Westosha Uhs School District spend per student?

Central/Westosha Uhs School District spends $13,691 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #377 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Central/Westosha Uhs School District?

Central/Westosha Uhs School District students are 83.0% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central/Westosha Uhs School District?

Central/Westosha Uhs School District has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #377 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.