- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashland, WI
Ashland High
Federal NCES profile for Ashland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550051000073
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ashland, WI.
School address
District: Ashland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550051000073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ashland High held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 550051000073 · Ashland, WI High · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 14.7:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Superior Elementary (603 students)
Ashland High held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ashland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Superior
Lake Superior Elementary
603 students
- This school
Ashland High
589 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle
383 students
- Marengo Valley 184
Marengo Valley Elementary
184 students
What this shows Ashland High reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashland High compares
Ashland 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$14,926
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Ashland High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Ashland School District reports $14,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marengo Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashland High
How many students attend Ashland High?
Ashland High has 589 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland High is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashland High?
48.1% of students at Ashland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland High?
The largest demographic group at Ashland High is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Ashland, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland High?
Ashland High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ashland High rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland School District?
Besides Ashland High, Ashland School District also operates Lake Superior Elementary (603 students), Ashland Middle (383 students), and Marengo Valley Elementary (184 students). See the Ashland School District district page for the complete list.