Enrollment
313
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brodhead, WI
Brodhead High
Federal NCES profile for Brodhead High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550174000212
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brodhead High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brodhead · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brodhead High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brodhead High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brodhead, WI.
School address
District: Brodhead School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550174000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brodhead High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brodhead High
Brodhead High is a mid-sized high school in Brodhead, Wisconsin, enrolling 313 students.
At 13:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 513 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #464, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Brodhead School District also operates Ronald R Albrecht Elementary (460 students) and Brodhead Middle (202 students) alongside Brodhead 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 Brodhead High compares
Brodhead 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 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$13,784
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Brodhead High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brodhead School District, which includes Brodhead High.
$13,784
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 54.6%
Federal 13.7%
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 Brodhead High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald R Albrecht Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brodhead Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brodhead High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brodhead High
How many students attend Brodhead High?
Brodhead High has 313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brodhead, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brodhead High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brodhead High is 13:1, which is 10% 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 Brodhead High?
26.0% of students at Brodhead High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brodhead High?
The largest demographic group at Brodhead High is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Brodhead, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brodhead High?
Brodhead High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brodhead High rank among public schools in Brodhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Brodhead High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brodhead, 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 Brodhead on the city page.
Is Brodhead High a good school?
Brodhead High earns 29/100 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 Brodhead School District?
Besides Brodhead High, Brodhead School District also operates Ronald R Albrecht Elementary (460 students) and Brodhead Middle (202 students). See the Brodhead School District district page for the complete list.
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