- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550126000175
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Black River Falls · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Black River Falls High grew from 479 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 550126000175 · Black River Falls, WI High · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 12.5:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Creek Elementary (436 students)
Black River Falls High grew from 479 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Black River Falls High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Black River Falls High
500 students
- Red Creek Elem
Red Creek Elementary
436 students
- Black River Fa
Black River Falls Middle
327 students
- Forrest Street
Forrest Street Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Black River Falls High reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black River Falls High compares
Black River Falls High is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,316
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
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.
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
District finance for Black River Falls School District reports $16,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~500 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), up 25.
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.