Enrollment
1,240
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550765000884
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Badger High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Badger High
Badger High is a large high school in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,240 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,240 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lake Geneva's high schools, it stands alongside New Visions Charter School (31 students): Badger High is larger than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Lake Geneva-Genoa City Uhs School District, also runs New Visions Charter School (31 students).
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 Badger High compares
Badger 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,688
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Geneva-Genoa City Uhs School District, which includes Badger High.
$16,688
Per student
+12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 10.7%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Lake Geneva
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,240 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 54/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Badger High a good school?
Badger High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 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.
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