- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amherst, WI
Amherst High
Federal NCES profile for Amherst High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550033000033
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Amherst High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Amherst, WI.
School address
District: Tomorrow River School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550033000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Amherst High held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 550033000033 · Amherst, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12.5:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst Elementary (342 students)
Amherst High held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Amherst High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Amherst High
349 students
- Amherst Elemen
Amherst Elementary
342 students
- Amherst Middle
Amherst Middle
257 students
- Tomorrow River
Tomorrow River Community Charter
184 students
- Tomorrow River 72
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms)
72 students
- Tomorrow River 66
Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs)
66 students
What this shows Amherst High reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amherst High compares
Amherst 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,007
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Amherst High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tomorrow River School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amherst High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Community Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Amherst
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amherst High
How many students attend Amherst High?
Amherst High has 349 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amherst, WI. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst High?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst High is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Amherst High?
18.2% of students at Amherst High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst High?
The largest demographic group at Amherst High is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Amherst, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst High?
Amherst High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Amherst High rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Amherst, 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 Tomorrow River School District?
Besides Amherst High, Tomorrow River School District also operates Amherst Elementary (342 students), Amherst Middle (257 students), and Tomorrow River Community Charter (184 students). See the Tomorrow River School District district page for the complete list.