Enrollment
327
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brillion, WI
Brillion High
Federal NCES profile for Brillion 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 550168000207
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brillion High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brillion · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brillion High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brillion High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brillion, WI.
School address
District: Brillion School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550168000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brillion High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brillion High
Brillion High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brillion, Wisconsin, enrolling 327 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.2% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Wisconsin average.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #280.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Brillion School District spends $11,790 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Brillion School District also operates Brillion Elementary (426 students) and Brillion Middle (211 students) alongside Brillion 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 Brillion High compares
Brillion 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Brillion High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brillion School District, which includes Brillion High.
$11,790
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 50.8%
Federal 8.7%
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 Brillion High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brillion Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brillion Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brillion High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brillion High
How many students attend Brillion High?
Brillion High has 327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brillion, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brillion High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brillion High is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Brillion High?
15.2% of students at Brillion High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brillion High?
The largest demographic group at Brillion High is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Brillion, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brillion High?
Brillion High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Brillion High rank among public schools in Brillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Brillion High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brillion, 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 Brillion on the city page.
Is Brillion High a good school?
Brillion High earns 37/100 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 Brillion School District?
Besides Brillion High, Brillion School District also operates Brillion Elementary (426 students) and Brillion Middle (211 students). See the Brillion School District district page for the complete list.
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