Enrollment
1,466
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550321000361
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 57/100 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
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How De Pere High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at De Pere High
De Pere High is a lower-poverty, large high school in De Pere, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,466 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding De Pere School District spends $11,643 per pupil, 22% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among De Pere's high schools, it stands alongside West De Pere High (1,050 students): De Pere High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
De Pere School District also operates De Pere Middle (690 students) and Foxview Intermediate (673 students) alongside De Pere 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 De Pere High compares
De Pere 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Pere School District, which includes De Pere High.
$11,643
Per student
-22%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 53.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
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 (~1,466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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 57/100 (higher 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 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.
Is De Pere High a good school?
De Pere High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 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.
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