- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Park Falls, WI
Chequamegon High
Federal NCES profile for Chequamegon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550005802763
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chequamegon High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Park Falls · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chequamegon High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chequamegon High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Park Falls, WI.
School address
District: Chequamegon School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550005802763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Chequamegon High held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550005802763 · Park Falls, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 12.3:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Falls Elementary (290 students)
Chequamegon High held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Chequamegon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Falls Ele
Park Falls Elementary
290 students
- This school
Chequamegon High
196 students
- Chequamegon Mi
Chequamegon Middle
128 students
- Glidden Elemen 25
Glidden Elementary
25 students
- Class Act Char 11
Class Act Charter
11 students
What this shows Chequamegon High reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chequamegon High compares
Chequamegon 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,499
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Chequamegon High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Chequamegon School District reports $17,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chequamegon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Falls Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chequamegon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glidden Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Class Act Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chequamegon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Park Falls
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chequamegon High
How many students attend Chequamegon High?
Chequamegon High has 196 students enrolled. It is a high school in Park Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chequamegon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chequamegon High is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chequamegon High?
37.6% of students at Chequamegon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chequamegon High?
The largest demographic group at Chequamegon High is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Park Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chequamegon High?
Chequamegon High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Chequamegon High rank among public schools in Park Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Chequamegon High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Park Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chequamegon School District?
Besides Chequamegon High, Chequamegon School District also operates Park Falls Elementary (290 students), Chequamegon Middle (128 students), and Glidden Elementary (25 students). See the Chequamegon School District district page for the complete list.