- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · De Forest, WI
De Forest High
Federal NCES profile for De Forest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550318000355
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Forest High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in De Forest · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
De Forest High has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Forest High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in De Forest, WI.
School address
District: De Forest Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550318000355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
De Forest High held near 1,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 78.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 550318000355 · De Forest, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,137 enr · 15.4:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvest Intermediate School (966 students)
De Forest High held near 1,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 78.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
De Forest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
De Forest High
1,137 students
- Harvest Interm
Harvest Intermediate School
966 students
- De Forest Midd
De Forest Middle
602 students
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary
526 students
- Eagle Point El 389
Eagle Point Elementary
389 students
- Yahara Element 329
Yahara Elementary
329 students
What this shows De Forest High reports 1,137 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Forest High compares
De Forest 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,137
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$13,667
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, De Forest High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for De Forest Area School District reports $13,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De Forest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Forest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yahara Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Forest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,137 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Forest High
How many students attend De Forest High?
De Forest High has 1,137 students enrolled. It is a high school in De Forest, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,099 (2022-23) → 1,118 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Forest High?
The student-teacher ratio at De Forest High is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at De Forest High?
14.7% of students at De Forest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Forest High?
The largest demographic group at De Forest High is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in De Forest, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Forest High?
De Forest High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 De Forest High rank among public schools in De Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, De Forest High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in De Forest, 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 De Forest Area School District?
Besides De Forest High, De Forest Area School District also operates Harvest Intermediate School (966 students), De Forest Middle (602 students), and Windsor Elementary (526 students). See the De Forest Area School District district page for the complete list.