Enrollment
380
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chilton, WI
Chilton High
Federal NCES profile for Chilton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550252000279
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chilton High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chilton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chilton High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chilton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chilton, WI.
School address
District: Chilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550252000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chilton High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chilton High
Chilton High is a mid-sized high school in Chilton, Wisconsin, enrolling 380 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 561 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #289.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Chilton School District spends $11,866 per pupil, 20% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Chilton School District also operates Chilton Elementary (375 students) and Chilton Middle (282 students) alongside Chilton 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 Chilton High compares
Chilton 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,866
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Chilton High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilton School District, which includes Chilton High.
$11,866
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 50.5%
Federal 10.7%
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 Chilton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chilton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chilton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chilton High
How many students attend Chilton High?
Chilton High has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chilton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilton High is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Chilton High?
25.6% of students at Chilton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chilton High?
The largest demographic group at Chilton High is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Chilton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chilton High?
Chilton High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Chilton High rank among public schools in Chilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chilton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chilton, 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 Chilton on the city page.
Is Chilton High a good school?
Chilton High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Chilton School District?
Besides Chilton High, Chilton School District also operates Chilton Elementary (375 students) and Chilton Middle (282 students). See the Chilton School District district page for the complete list.
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