- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550366000388
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Denmark · Resource Index
- 59
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Denmark High shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 550366000388 · Denmark, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 15.5:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Denmark Elementary (778 students)
Denmark High shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Denmark High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denmark Elemen
Denmark Elementary
778 students
- This school
Denmark High
479 students
- Denmark Middle
Denmark Middle
333 students
- Denmark Early 212
Denmark Early Childhood Ctr
212 students
- Viking Academy 26
Viking Academy
26 students
What this shows Denmark High reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denmark High compares
Denmark High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,564
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
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.
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
District finance for Denmark School District reports $12,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~479 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 33.
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 59/100 (higher 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 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.
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.