- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Freedom, WI
Freedom High
Federal NCES profile for Freedom High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550492000533
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Freedom · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Freedom, WI.
School address
District: Freedom Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550492000533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Freedom High held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 550492000533 · Freedom, WI High · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 14.2:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom Elementary (691 students)
Freedom High held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Freedom High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
691 students
- This school
Freedom High
510 students
- Freedom Middle
Freedom Middle
339 students
What this shows Freedom High reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom High compares
Freedom 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,905
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Freedom High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Freedom Area School District reports $12,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom High
How many students attend Freedom High?
Freedom High has 510 students enrolled. It is a high school in Freedom, WI. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom High?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom High is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom High?
11.6% of students at Freedom High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom High?
The largest demographic group at Freedom High is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Freedom, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom High?
Freedom High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Freedom High rank among public schools in Freedom?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Freedom, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Freedom Area School District?
Besides Freedom High, Freedom Area School District also operates Freedom Elementary (691 students) and Freedom Middle (339 students). See the Freedom Area School District district page for the complete list.