- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Beaver Dam, WI
Beaver Dam High
Federal NCES profile for Beaver Dam High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550096000123
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver Dam High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Beaver Dam · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver Dam High has class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Dam High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Beaver Dam, WI.
School address
District: Beaver Dam Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550096000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Beaver Dam High shrank from 1,112 students in 2022-23 to 1,052 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.4 → 67.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 550096000123 · Beaver Dam, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,031 enr · 14.9:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Dam Middle (633 students)
Beaver Dam High shrank from 1,112 students in 2022-23 to 1,052 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 69.4 → 67.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Beaver Dam High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Beaver Dam High
1,031 students
- Beaver Dam Mid
Beaver Dam Middle
633 students
- Prairie View E 337
Prairie View Elementary
337 students
- Jefferson Elem 328
Jefferson Elementary
328 students
- Washington Ele 260
Washington Elementary
260 students
- Lincoln Elemen 201
Lincoln Elementary
201 students
What this shows Beaver Dam High reports 1,031 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaver Dam High compares
Beaver Dam High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,031
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Beaver Dam High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaver Dam Unified School District reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaver Dam High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver Dam High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,031 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Dam High
How many students attend Beaver Dam High?
Beaver Dam High has 1,031 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beaver Dam, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,112 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Dam High?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Dam High is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver Dam High?
36.5% of students at Beaver Dam High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Dam High?
The largest demographic group at Beaver Dam High is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Beaver Dam, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver Dam High?
Beaver Dam High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Beaver Dam High rank among public schools in Beaver Dam?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Dam High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Beaver Dam, 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 Beaver Dam on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaver Dam Unified School District?
Besides Beaver Dam High, Beaver Dam Unified School District also operates Beaver Dam Middle (633 students), Prairie View Elementary (337 students), and Jefferson Elementary (328 students). See the Beaver Dam Unified School District district page for the complete list.