Enrollment
279
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550213000257
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cameron High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cameron High
Cameron High is a mid-sized high school in Cameron, Wisconsin, enrolling 279 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 279 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 469 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #370, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cameron's high schools, it stands alongside North Star Academy (38 students): Cameron High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 38:1).
Cameron School District also operates Cameron Elementary (432 students) and Cameron Middle (319 students) alongside Cameron 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 Cameron High compares
Cameron 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,944
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cameron School District, which includes Cameron High.
$12,944
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cameron High a good school?
Cameron High earns 33/100 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 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.
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