- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambridge, WI
Cambridge High
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge 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 550210000255
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cambridge High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cambridge, WI.
School address
District: Cambridge School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550210000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Cambridge High grew from 241 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 550210000255 · Cambridge, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 12.6:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Elementary (399 students)
Cambridge High grew from 241 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cambridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge Elem
Cambridge Elementary
399 students
- This school
Cambridge High
277 students
- Nikolay Middle
Nikolay Middle
203 students
- Koshkonong Tra 28
Koshkonong Trails School
28 students
What this shows Cambridge High reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge High compares
Cambridge 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$15,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Cambridge High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Cambridge School District reports $15,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nikolay Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Koshkonong Trails School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge High
How many students attend Cambridge High?
Cambridge High has 277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambridge, WI. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge High is 12.6:1, 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 Cambridge High?
10.0% of students at Cambridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge High?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge High is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Cambridge, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge High?
Cambridge 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 Cambridge High rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge School District?
Besides Cambridge High, Cambridge School District also operates Cambridge Elementary (399 students), Nikolay Middle (203 students), and Koshkonong Trails School (28 students). See the Cambridge School District district page for the complete list.