Enrollment
1,288
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Germantown, WI
Germantown High
Federal NCES profile for Germantown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550516000557
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Germantown High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Germantown High has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Germantown, WI.
School address
District: Germantown School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550516000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Germantown High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Germantown High
Germantown High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Germantown, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,288 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,288 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Asian (6%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Germantown School District also operates Kennedy Middle (865 students) and County Line Elementary (496 students) alongside Germantown 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 Germantown High compares
Germantown 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,288 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,288
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$12,420
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 79.7%
Asian 5.8%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Germantown High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Germantown School District, which includes Germantown High.
$12,420
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 30.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Germantown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| County Line Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amy Belle Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Germantown High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Germantown High
How many students attend Germantown High?
Germantown High has 1,288 students enrolled. It is a high school in Germantown, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germantown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Germantown High is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Germantown High?
11.2% of students at Germantown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Germantown High?
The largest demographic group at Germantown High is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Germantown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Germantown High?
Germantown High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Germantown High rank among public schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Germantown, 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 Germantown on the city page.
Is Germantown High a good school?
Germantown High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Germantown School District?
Besides Germantown High, Germantown School District also operates Kennedy Middle (865 students), County Line Elementary (496 students), and Macarthur Elementary (486 students). See the Germantown School District district page for the complete list.
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