- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Altoona, WI
Altoona High
Federal NCES profile for Altoona High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550027000026
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altoona High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Altoona High has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altoona High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Altoona, WI.
School address
District: Altoona School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550027000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Altoona High held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 550027000026 · Altoona, WI High · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 16.2:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Altoona Elementary (555 students)
Altoona High held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Altoona High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Altoona Elemen
Altoona Elementary
555 students
- This school
Altoona High
551 students
- Altoona Middle
Altoona Middle
394 students
- Altoona Interm
Altoona Intermediate
278 students
What this shows Altoona High reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altoona High compares
Altoona 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Altoona High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Altoona School District reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altoona High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Altoona Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Altoona Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altoona High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altoona High
How many students attend Altoona High?
Altoona High has 551 students enrolled. It is a high school in Altoona, WI. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altoona High?
The student-teacher ratio at Altoona High is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Altoona High?
25.7% of students at Altoona High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altoona High?
The largest demographic group at Altoona High is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Altoona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altoona High?
Altoona High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Altoona High rank among public schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Altoona High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Altoona, 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 Altoona School District?
Besides Altoona High, Altoona School District also operates Altoona Elementary (555 students), Altoona Middle (394 students), and Altoona Intermediate (278 students). See the Altoona School District district page for the complete list.