- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bruce, WI
Bruce High
Federal NCES profile for Bruce High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550183000235
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bruce High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bruce · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bruce High has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bruce, WI.
School address
District: Bruce School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550183000235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Bruce High shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 550183000235 · Bruce, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 9.7:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bruce Elementary (199 students)
Bruce High shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bruce High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bruce Elementa
Bruce Elementary
199 students
- This school
Bruce High
116 students
- Bruce Middle 73
Bruce Middle
73 students
What this shows Bruce High reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bruce High compares
Bruce High is a shrinking 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$18,868
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Bruce High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bruce School District reports $18,868 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bruce High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bruce Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bruce High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bruce High
How many students attend Bruce High?
Bruce High has 116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bruce, WI. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce High is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Bruce High?
42.0% of students at Bruce High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bruce High?
The largest demographic group at Bruce High is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Bruce, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bruce High?
Bruce High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bruce High rank among public schools in Bruce?
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bruce, 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 Bruce School District?
Besides Bruce High, Bruce School District also operates Bruce Elementary (199 students) and Bruce Middle (73 students). See the Bruce School District district page for the complete list.