- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bayfield, WI
Bayfield High
Federal NCES profile for Bayfield 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 550090000121
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayfield High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bayfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayfield High has class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayfield High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bayfield, WI.
School address
District: Bayfield School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550090000121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bayfield High held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 550090000121 · Bayfield, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 7.9:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayfield Elementary (189 students)
Bayfield High held near 114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bayfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayfield Eleme
Bayfield Elementary
189 students
- This school
Bayfield High
119 students
- Bayfield Middl
Bayfield Middle
96 students
- La Pointe Elem 11
La Pointe Elementary
11 students
What this shows Bayfield High reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayfield High compares
Bayfield 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 45% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 3% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$31,798
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 72.0%
White 11.0%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Bayfield High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bayfield School District reports $31,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayfield Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Pointe Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bayfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bayfield High
How many students attend Bayfield High?
Bayfield High has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bayfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayfield High is 7.9:1, which is 45% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 50% 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 Bayfield High?
44.8% of students at Bayfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayfield High?
The largest demographic group at Bayfield High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 72.0% of enrollment, in Bayfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayfield High?
Bayfield 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 Bayfield High rank among public schools in Bayfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayfield High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bayfield, 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 Bayfield School District?
Besides Bayfield High, Bayfield School District also operates Bayfield Elementary (189 students), Bayfield Middle (96 students), and La Pointe Elementary (11 students). See the Bayfield School District district page for the complete list.