Enrollment
1,917
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fond Du Lac, WI
Fond Du Lac High
Federal NCES profile for Fond Du Lac High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550468000498
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fond Du Lac High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fond Du Lac High has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fond Du Lac High ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fond Du Lac High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fond Du Lac High
Fond Du Lac High is a large high school in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,917 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.3% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,917 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fond Du Lac School District also operates Sabish Middle (445 students) and Theisen Middle (431 students) alongside Fond Du Lac 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 Fond Du Lac High compares
Fond Du Lac 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,917 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,917
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$14,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
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 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Fond Du Lac High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fond Du Lac School District, which includes Fond Du Lac High.
$14,532
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.7%
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 Fond Du Lac High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabish Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fond Du Lac High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,917 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fond Du Lac High
How many students attend Fond Du Lac High?
Fond Du Lac High has 1,917 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fond Du Lac, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fond Du Lac High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fond Du Lac High is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fond Du Lac High?
35.3% of students at Fond Du Lac High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fond Du Lac High?
The largest demographic group at Fond Du Lac High is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fond Du Lac High?
Fond Du Lac High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fond Du Lac High rank among public schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Fond Du Lac High ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Fond Du Lac, 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 Fond Du Lac on the city page.
Is Fond Du Lac High a good school?
Fond Du Lac High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Fond Du Lac High, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Sabish Middle (445 students), Theisen Middle (431 students), and Woodworth Middle (413 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.
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