Enrollment
312
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, WI
Clinton Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550264000296
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Senior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Senior High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clinton, WI.
School address
District: Clinton Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550264000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Senior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Senior High
Clinton Senior High is a mid-sized high school in Clinton, Wisconsin, enrolling 312 students.
At 13:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 312 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 507 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #358.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clinton Community School District also operates Clinton Elementary (541 students) and Clinton Junior High (132 students) alongside Clinton Senior 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 Clinton Senior High compares
Clinton Senior 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$14,303
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Clinton Senior High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Community School District, which includes Clinton Senior High.
$14,303
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 45.0%
Federal 7.9%
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 Clinton Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Senior High
How many students attend Clinton Senior High?
Clinton Senior High has 312 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Senior High is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Clinton Senior High?
31.8% of students at Clinton Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Senior High is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Senior High?
Clinton Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Clinton Senior High rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is Clinton Senior High a good school?
Clinton Senior High earns 37/100 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 Clinton Community School District?
Besides Clinton Senior High, Clinton Community School District also operates Clinton Elementary (541 students) and Clinton Junior High (132 students). See the Clinton Community School District district page for the complete list.
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