Enrollment
35
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 551724503386 Charter school
Central Sands Community High School — Amherst, WI
Federal NCES profile for Central Sands Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Central Sands Community High School Inc · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Sands Community High School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Sands Community High School reports 35 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Sands Community High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 35 Top 5% in Wisconsin — larger than 95% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 551724503386
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Central Sands Community High School
How many students attend Central Sands Community High School?
Central Sands Community High School has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amherst, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Sands Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Sands Community High School is 10.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Sands Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Sands Community High School is White at 93.8%. The school serves a student body in Amherst, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Sands Community High School?
Central Sands Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.