- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gillett, WI
Gillett High
Federal NCES profile for Gillett High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550525000564
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gillett High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gillett · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gillett High has class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gillett High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gillett, WI.
School address
District: Gillett School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550525000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gillett High held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 550525000564 · Gillett, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 10.9:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gillett Elementary (277 students)
Gillett High held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Gillett High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gillett Elemen
Gillett Elementary
277 students
- This school
Gillett High
152 students
- Gillett Middle
Gillett Middle
120 students
What this shows Gillett High reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gillett High compares
Gillett 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$16,219
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Gillett High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Gillett School District reports $16,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gillett High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillett Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gillett Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gillett High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gillett High
How many students attend Gillett High?
Gillett High has 152 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gillett, WI. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillett High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gillett High is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Gillett High?
39.0% of students at Gillett High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gillett High?
The largest demographic group at Gillett High is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Gillett, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gillett High?
Gillett High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Gillett High rank among public schools in Gillett?
By Resource Investment Index, Gillett High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gillett, 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 Gillett School District?
Besides Gillett High, Gillett School District also operates Gillett Elementary (277 students) and Gillett Middle (120 students). See the Gillett School District district page for the complete list.