- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Wayne, WI
Black Hawk High
Federal NCES profile for Black Hawk High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550573000605
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Hawk High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in South Wayne · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Hawk High has class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in South Wayne, WI.
School address
District: Black Hawk School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550573000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Black Hawk High held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550573000605 · South Wayne, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 10.7:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Black Hawk Elementary (163 students)
Black Hawk High held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Black Hawk High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Black Hawk Ele
Black Hawk Elementary
163 students
- This school
Black Hawk High
96 students
- Black Hawk Mid
Black Hawk Middle
76 students
What this shows Black Hawk High reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Hawk High compares
Black Hawk 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, Black Hawk High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Black Hawk School District reports $16,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Hawk High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Hawk High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Black Hawk High
How many students attend Black Hawk High?
Black Hawk High has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Wayne, WI. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk High?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk High is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Black Hawk High?
26.6% of students at Black Hawk High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Hawk High?
The largest demographic group at Black Hawk High is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in South Wayne, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Hawk High?
Black Hawk High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black Hawk High rank among public schools in South Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in South Wayne, 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 Black Hawk School District?
Besides Black Hawk High, Black Hawk School District also operates Black Hawk Elementary (163 students) and Black Hawk Middle (76 students). See the Black Hawk School District district page for the complete list.