- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clear Lake, WI
Clear Lake High
Federal NCES profile for Clear Lake 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 550261000292
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Lake High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clear Lake · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Lake High has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, WI.
School address
District: Clear Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550261000292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Clear Lake High grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 550261000292 · Clear Lake, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 17.2:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center (266 students)
Clear Lake High grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Clear Lake High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaylord a Nels
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center
266 students
- This school
Clear Lake High
189 students
- Clear Lake Jun 72
Clear Lake Junior High
72 students
What this shows Clear Lake High reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Lake High compares
Clear Lake High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Clear Lake High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Clear Lake School District reports $14,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Lake High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Lake High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake High
How many students attend Clear Lake High?
Clear Lake High has 189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clear Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake High is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Lake High?
28.7% of students at Clear Lake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Lake High?
The largest demographic group at Clear Lake High is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Clear Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Lake High?
Clear Lake High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Clear Lake High rank among public schools in Clear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake School District?
Besides Clear Lake High, Clear Lake School District also operates Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center (266 students) and Clear Lake Junior High (72 students). See the Clear Lake School District district page for the complete list.