- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550468000498
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Fond Du Lac High held near 1,928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 122.6 → 114.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-78 students YoY 550468000498 · Fond Du Lac, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,917 enr · 15.7:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sabish Middle (445 students)
Fond Du Lac High held near 1,928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 122.6 → 114.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fond Du Lac High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fond Du Lac High
1,917 students
- Sabish Middle 445
Sabish Middle
445 students
- Theisen Middle 431
Theisen Middle
431 students
- Woodworth Midd 413
Woodworth Middle
413 students
- Waters Element 389
Waters Elementary
389 students
- Lakeshore Elem 354
Lakeshore Elementary
354 students
What this shows Fond Du Lac High reports 1,917 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fond Du Lac High compares
Fond Du Lac 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,833
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
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.
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
District finance for Fond Du Lac School District reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,917 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,006 (2022-23) → 1,928 (2023-24), nearly flat (-78).
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.