Enrollment
35
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Amherst, WI
Central Sands Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Sands Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551724503386Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Sands Community High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35
- students enrolled
Central Sands Community High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Sands Community High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Amherst, WI.
School address
District: Central Sands Community High School Inc · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551724503386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Sands Community High School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Sands Community High School
Central Sands Community High School is a small charter high school in Amherst, Wisconsin, enrolling 35 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Wisconsin schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 35 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Among Amherst's high schools, it stands alongside Amherst High (349 students): Central Sands Community High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 12.5:1).
Central Sands Community High School Inc is a single-school charter district, so Central Sands Community High School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 35 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Wisconsin's single-school districts.
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 Central Sands Community High School compares
Central Sands Community High School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Central Sands Community High School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Similar high schools in Amherst
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 (~35 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central Sands Community High School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Sands Community High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Amherst, 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 Amherst on the city page.
Is Central Sands Community High School a good school?
Central Sands Community High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Central Sands Community High School Inc?
None; Central Sands Community High School Inc is a single-school charter district, and Central Sands Community High School is its only campus.
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