Enrollment
479
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Denmark, WI
Denmark High
Federal NCES profile for Denmark High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550366000388
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denmark High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Denmark · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Denmark High has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Denmark, WI.
School address
District: Denmark School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550366000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denmark High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denmark High
Denmark High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Denmark, Wisconsin, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.9% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 400 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Denmark School District also operates Denmark Elementary (778 students) and Denmark Middle (333 students) alongside Denmark 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 Denmark High compares
Denmark 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% 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
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,934
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Denmark High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denmark School District, which includes Denmark High.
$12,934
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 Denmark High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viking Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denmark High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~479 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Denmark High
How many students attend Denmark High?
Denmark High has 479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denmark, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark High?
The student-teacher ratio at Denmark High is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denmark High?
14.9% of students at Denmark High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denmark High?
The largest demographic group at Denmark High is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Denmark, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denmark High?
Denmark High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Denmark High rank among public schools in Denmark?
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Denmark, 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 Denmark on the city page.
Is Denmark High a good school?
Denmark High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Denmark School District?
Besides Denmark High, Denmark School District also operates Denmark Elementary (778 students), Denmark Middle (333 students), and Denmark Early Childhood Ctr (212 students). See the Denmark School District district page for the complete list.
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