- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550255000282
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Chippewa Falls High held near 1,451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.2 → 94.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550255000282 · Chippewa Falls, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,451 enr · 15.6:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Falls Middle (999 students)
Chippewa Falls High held near 1,451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.2 → 94.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Chippewa Falls High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chippewa Falls High
1,451 students
- Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls Middle
999 students
- Parkview Eleme 377
Parkview Elementary
377 students
- Halmstad Eleme 355
Halmstad Elementary
355 students
- Hillcrest Elem 344
Hillcrest Elementary
344 students
- Stillson Eleme 338
Stillson Elementary
338 students
What this shows Chippewa Falls High reports 1,451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chippewa Falls High compares
Chippewa Falls 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,948
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District reports $13,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,451 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,458 (2022-23) → 1,451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 34/100 (typical 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 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.
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.