- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Janesville, WI
Craig High
Federal NCES profile for Craig High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550702000757
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craig High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Craig High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craig High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702000757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Craig High held near 1,467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.4 → 107.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 550702000757 · Janesville, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,400 enr · 12.5:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker High (1,272 students)
Craig High held near 1,467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.4 → 107.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Craig High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Craig High
1,400 students
- Parker High
Parker High
1,272 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle
747 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
587 students
- Franklin Middl 486
Franklin Middle
486 students
- Roosevelt Elem 412
Roosevelt Elementary
412 students
What this shows Craig High reports 1,400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Craig High compares
Craig 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,400 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,400
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$13,990
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Craig High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
District finance for Janesville School District reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Craig High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craig High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Janesville
2 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 (~1,400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Craig High
How many students attend Craig High?
Craig High has 1,400 students enrolled. It is a high school in Janesville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,522 (2022-23) → 1,467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig High?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig High is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Craig High?
32.4% of students at Craig High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craig High?
The largest demographic group at Craig High is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craig High?
Craig High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Craig High rank among high schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Craig High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Janesville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Janesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Janesville School District?
Besides Craig High, Janesville School District also operates Parker High (1,272 students), Marshall Middle (747 students), and Edison Middle (587 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.