- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Geneva, WI
Badger High
Federal NCES profile for Badger 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 550765000884
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Badger High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Lake Geneva · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Badger High has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Badger High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Lake Geneva, WI.
School address
District: Lake Geneva-Genoa City Uhs School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550765000884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Badger High held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 82.4 → 82.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 550765000884 · Lake Geneva, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,240 enr · 15.1:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: New Visions Charter School (31 students)
Badger High held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE held 82.4 → 82.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Badger High compares
Badger 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,240 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,240
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,564
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Badger High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Lake Geneva-Genoa City Uhs School District reports $17,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Badger High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Visions Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Badger High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Lake Geneva
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 (~1,240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Badger High
How many students attend Badger High?
Badger High has 1,240 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Geneva, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,326 (2022-23) → 1,275 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger High?
The student-teacher ratio at Badger High is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Badger High?
28.6% of students at Badger High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Badger High?
The largest demographic group at Badger High is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Lake Geneva, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Badger High?
Badger High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Badger High rank among public schools in Lake Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Badger High ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Lake Geneva, 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 Lake Geneva on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Geneva-Genoa City Uhs School District?
Besides Badger High, Lake Geneva-Genoa City Uhs School District also operates New Visions Charter School (31 students). See the Lake Geneva-Genoa City Uhs School District district page for the complete list.