- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arcadia, WI
Arcadia High
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550042000068
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcadia High has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, WI.
School address
District: Arcadia School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550042000068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Arcadia High held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 550042000068 · Arcadia, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 15.3:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia Elementary (531 students)
Arcadia High held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Arcadia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia Elemen
Arcadia Elementary
531 students
- This school
Arcadia High
413 students
- Arcadia Middle
Arcadia Middle
359 students
What this shows Arcadia High reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcadia High compares
Arcadia 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,991
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
White 32.0%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Arcadia High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Arcadia School District reports $14,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcadia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arcadia Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arcadia High
How many students attend Arcadia High?
Arcadia High has 413 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arcadia, WI. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arcadia High?
54.2% of students at Arcadia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia High?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia High is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Arcadia, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia High?
Arcadia High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Arcadia High rank among public schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia School District?
Besides Arcadia High, Arcadia School District also operates Arcadia Elementary (531 students) and Arcadia Middle (359 students). See the Arcadia School District district page for the complete list.