- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Algoma, WI
Algoma High
Federal NCES profile for Algoma High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550015000016
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algoma High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Algoma · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Algoma High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algoma High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Algoma, WI.
School address
District: Algoma School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550015000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Algoma High held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550015000016 · Algoma, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 12:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Algoma Elementary (301 students)
Algoma High held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Algoma High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Algoma Element
Algoma Elementary
301 students
- This school
Algoma High
287 students
- Algoma Venture 35
Algoma Venture Academy
35 students
What this shows Algoma High reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Algoma High compares
Algoma High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Algoma High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Algoma School District reports $14,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Algoma High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algoma Venture Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algoma High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Algoma
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Algoma High
How many students attend Algoma High?
Algoma High has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Algoma, WI. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algoma High?
The student-teacher ratio at Algoma High is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Algoma High?
37.2% of students at Algoma High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algoma High?
The largest demographic group at Algoma High is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Algoma, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algoma High?
Algoma High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Algoma High rank among schools in Algoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Algoma High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Algoma, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Algoma School District?
Besides Algoma High, Algoma School District also operates Algoma Elementary (301 students) and Algoma Venture Academy (35 students). See the Algoma School District district page for the complete list.