- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Barron, WI
Barron High
Federal NCES profile for Barron High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550087000114
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barron High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Barron · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Barron High has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barron High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Barron, WI.
School address
District: Barron Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550087000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Barron High held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550087000114 · Barron, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 11.5:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Elementary (324 students)
Barron High held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Barron High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland Eleme
Woodland Elementary
324 students
- This school
Barron High
310 students
- Riverview Midd
Riverview Middle
282 students
- Ridgeland-Dall 68
Ridgeland-Dallas Elementary
68 students
- Barron Area Mo 59
Barron Area Montessori School
59 students
- Advanced Learn 35
Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin
35 students
What this shows Barron High reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barron High compares
Barron 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$16,880
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Barron High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barron Area School District reports $16,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barron High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland-Dallas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barron Area Montessori School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barron High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barron High
How many students attend Barron High?
Barron High has 310 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barron, WI. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barron High?
The student-teacher ratio at Barron High is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barron High?
41.5% of students at Barron High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barron High?
The largest demographic group at Barron High is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Barron, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barron High?
Barron High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Barron High rank among public schools in Barron?
By Resource Investment Index, Barron High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Barron, 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 Barron Area School District?
Besides Barron High, Barron Area School District also operates Woodland Elementary (324 students), Riverview Middle (282 students), and Ridgeland-Dallas Elementary (68 students). See the Barron Area School District district page for the complete list.