Enrollment
551
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550027000026
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Altoona High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Altoona High
Altoona High is a mid-sized high school in Altoona, Wisconsin, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 452 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Altoona School District also operates Altoona Elementary (555 students) and Altoona Middle (394 students) alongside Altoona High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Altoona High compares
Altoona High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Altoona School District, which includes Altoona High.
$12,582
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 52.3%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Altoona on the city page.
Is Altoona High a good school?
Altoona High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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