Enrollment
1,451
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chippewa Falls, WI
Chippewa Falls High
Federal NCES profile for Chippewa Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550255000282
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chippewa Falls High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Chippewa Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chippewa Falls High has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Falls High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Chippewa Falls, WI.
School address
District: Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550255000282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chippewa Falls High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chippewa Falls High
Chippewa Falls High is a large high school in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,451 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #70, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chippewa Falls's high schools, it stands alongside Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facililty (1 students): Chippewa Falls High is larger than that campus by headcount.
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District also operates Chippewa Falls Middle (999 students) and Parkview Elementary (377 students) alongside Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls High compares
Chippewa Falls 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,451
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,311
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 89.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Chippewa Falls High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, which includes Chippewa Falls High.
$13,311
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 50.2%
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 Chippewa Falls High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halmstad Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stillson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chippewa Falls High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Chippewa Falls
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 (~1,451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chippewa Falls High
How many students attend Chippewa Falls High?
Chippewa Falls High has 1,451 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chippewa Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Falls High is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chippewa Falls High?
27.0% of students at Chippewa Falls High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chippewa Falls High?
The largest demographic group at Chippewa Falls High is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Chippewa Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chippewa Falls High?
Chippewa Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Chippewa Falls High rank among public schools in Chippewa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Falls High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Chippewa Falls, 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 Chippewa Falls on the city page.
Is Chippewa Falls High a good school?
Chippewa Falls High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Besides Chippewa Falls High, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District also operates Chippewa Falls Middle (999 students), Parkview Elementary (377 students), and Halmstad Elementary (355 students). See the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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