Enrollment
441
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Berlin, WI
Berlin High
Federal NCES profile for Berlin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550114000162
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berlin High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Berlin High has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berlin, WI.
School address
District: Berlin Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550114000162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berlin High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berlin High
Berlin High is a mid-sized high school in Berlin, Wisconsin, enrolling 441 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 441 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 514 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #431, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Berlin Area School District also operates Clay Lamberton Elementary (480 students) and Berlin Middle (276 students) alongside Berlin High.
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 Berlin High compares
Berlin 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$13,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Berlin High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berlin Area School District, which includes Berlin High.
$13,503
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 10.6%
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 Berlin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Lamberton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berlin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berlin High
How many students attend Berlin High?
Berlin High has 441 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berlin, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin High is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Berlin High?
32.8% of students at Berlin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berlin High?
The largest demographic group at Berlin High is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Berlin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berlin High?
Berlin High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berlin High rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berlin, 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 Berlin on the city page.
Is Berlin High a good school?
Berlin High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Berlin Area School District?
Besides Berlin High, Berlin Area School District also operates Clay Lamberton Elementary (480 students) and Berlin Middle (276 students). See the Berlin Area School District district page for the complete list.
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