- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cameron, WI
Cameron High
Federal NCES profile for Cameron High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550213000257
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cameron High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cameron High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cameron, WI.
School address
District: Cameron School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550213000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Cameron High grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 550213000257 · Cameron, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 14.7:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cameron Elementary (432 students)
Cameron High grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cameron High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cameron Elemen
Cameron Elementary
432 students
- Cameron Middle
Cameron Middle
319 students
- This school
Cameron High
279 students
- Cameron Academ 134
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education
134 students
- North Star Aca 38
North Star Academy
38 students
What this shows Cameron High reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cameron High compares
Cameron 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Cameron High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cameron School District reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cameron High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Academy of Virtual Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cameron High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Cameron
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cameron High
How many students attend Cameron High?
Cameron High has 279 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cameron, WI. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron High is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cameron High?
27.2% of students at Cameron High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cameron High?
The largest demographic group at Cameron High is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Cameron, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cameron High?
Cameron High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Cameron High rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cameron, 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 Cameron on the city page.
What other schools are in Cameron School District?
Besides Cameron High, Cameron School District also operates Cameron Elementary (432 students), Cameron Middle (319 students), and Cameron Academy of Virtual Education (134 students). See the Cameron School District district page for the complete list.