- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedarburg, WI
Cedarburg High
Federal NCES profile for Cedarburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550246000270
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarburg High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Cedarburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarburg High has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarburg High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cedarburg, WI.
School address
District: Cedarburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550246000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cedarburg High held near 1,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550246000270 · Cedarburg, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,073 enr · 16.3:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Middle (692 students)
Cedarburg High held near 1,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cedarburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cedarburg High
1,073 students
- Webster Middle
Webster Middle
692 students
- Thorson Elemen
Thorson Elementary
529 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
504 students
- Westlawn Eleme 297
Westlawn Elementary
297 students
- Early Learning 13
Early Learning Center
13 students
What this shows Cedarburg High reports 1,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedarburg High compares
Cedarburg High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,073
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,647
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Cedarburg High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedarburg School District reports $12,647 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedarburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thorson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlawn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,073 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedarburg High
How many students attend Cedarburg High?
Cedarburg High has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedarburg, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,089 (2022-23) → 1,085 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarburg High is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedarburg High?
8.3% of students at Cedarburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarburg High?
The largest demographic group at Cedarburg High is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Cedarburg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarburg High?
Cedarburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Cedarburg High rank among public schools in Cedarburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarburg High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cedarburg, 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 Cedarburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedarburg School District?
Besides Cedarburg High, Cedarburg School District also operates Webster Middle (692 students), Thorson Elementary (529 students), and Parkview Elementary (504 students). See the Cedarburg School District district page for the complete list.