Enrollment
413
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550042000068
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arcadia High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arcadia High
Arcadia High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Arcadia, Wisconsin, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 413 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 265 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #232, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (32%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Arcadia School District also operates Arcadia Elementary (531 students) and Arcadia Middle (359 students) alongside Arcadia 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 Arcadia High compares
Arcadia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arcadia School District, which includes Arcadia High.
$14,703
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 59.4%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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. See all public schools in Arcadia on the city page.
Is Arcadia High a good school?
Arcadia High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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