- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · De Pere, WI
De Pere High
Federal NCES profile for De Pere High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550321000361
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Pere High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in De Pere · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
De Pere High has class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Pere High ranks #3 of 12 public schools in De Pere, WI.
School address
District: De Pere School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550321000361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
De Pere High held near 1,473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 91.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550321000361 · De Pere, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,466 enr · 16.1:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: De Pere Middle (690 students)
De Pere High held near 1,473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 91.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
De Pere High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
De Pere High
1,466 students
- De Pere Middle
De Pere Middle
690 students
- Foxview Interm
Foxview Intermediate
673 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary
608 students
- Susie C Altmay 525
Susie C Altmayer Elementary
525 students
- Dickinson Elem 523
Dickinson Elementary
523 students
What this shows De Pere High reports 1,466 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Pere High compares
De Pere 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,466 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,466
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,121
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, De Pere High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for De Pere School District reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De Pere High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Pere Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foxview Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susie C Altmayer Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickinson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Pere High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in De Pere
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 (~1,466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about De Pere High
How many students attend De Pere High?
De Pere High has 1,466 students enrolled. It is a high school in De Pere, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,470 (2022-23) → 1,473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Pere High?
The student-teacher ratio at De Pere High is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at De Pere High?
15.1% of students at De Pere High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Pere High?
The largest demographic group at De Pere High is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in De Pere, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Pere High?
De Pere High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Pere High rank among public schools in De Pere?
By Resource Investment Index, De Pere High ranks #3 of 12 public schools in De Pere, 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 De Pere on the city page.
What other schools are in De Pere School District?
Besides De Pere High, De Pere School District also operates De Pere Middle (690 students), Foxview Intermediate (673 students), and Heritage Elementary (608 students). See the De Pere School District district page for the complete list.