Enrollment
254
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chetek, WI
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High
Federal NCES profile for Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550006102807
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Chetek · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High has class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chetek, WI.
School address
District: Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550006102807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High is a mid-sized high school in Chetek, Wisconsin, enrolling 254 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 254 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 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #391, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 79 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 254 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District also operates Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary (429 students) and Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Middle (204 students) alongside Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 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 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High compares
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$16,215
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District, which includes Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High.
$16,215
Per student
+9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 29.2%
Federal 8.4%
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 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Link2learn Virtual Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High
How many students attend Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High?
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High has 254 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chetek, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High?
25.1% of students at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High?
The largest demographic group at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Chetek, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High?
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High rank among public schools in Chetek?
By Resource Investment Index, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chetek, 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 Chetek on the city page.
Is Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High a good school?
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District?
Besides Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District also operates Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary (429 students), Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Middle (204 students), and Link2learn Virtual Charter School (37 students). See the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District district page for the complete list.
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