Enrollment
500
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Black River Falls, WI
Black River Falls High
Federal NCES profile for Black River Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550126000175
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black River Falls High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Black River Falls · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Black River Falls High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black River Falls High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Black River Falls, WI.
School address
District: Black River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550126000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black River Falls High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black River Falls High
Black River Falls High is a mid-sized high school in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 500 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 500 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 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #235, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (19%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Black River Falls School District also operates Red Creek Elementary (436 students) and Black River Falls Middle (327 students) alongside Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls High compares
Black River Falls 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$15,243
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 70.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Black River Falls High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black River Falls School District, which includes Black River Falls High.
$15,243
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 54.4%
Federal 14.7%
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 Black River Falls High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black River Falls Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forrest Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black River Falls High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Black River Falls High
How many students attend Black River Falls High?
Black River Falls High has 500 students enrolled. It is a high school in Black River Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Falls High is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 River Falls High?
45.3% of students at Black River Falls High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black River Falls High?
The largest demographic group at Black River Falls High is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Black River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black River Falls High?
Black River Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black River Falls High rank among public schools in Black River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Black River Falls High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Black River Falls, 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 Black River Falls on the city page.
Is Black River Falls High a good school?
Black River Falls High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Black River Falls School District?
Besides Black River Falls High, Black River Falls School District also operates Red Creek Elementary (436 students), Black River Falls Middle (327 students), and Forrest Street Elementary School (289 students). See the Black River Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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