Enrollment
152
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550525000564
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gillett · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gillett High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gillett High
Gillett High is a mid-sized high school in Gillett, Wisconsin, enrolling 152 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #192, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gillett School District also operates Gillett Elementary (277 students) and Gillett Middle (120 students) alongside Gillett 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 Gillett High compares
Gillett 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,559
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gillett School District, which includes Gillett High.
$15,559
Per student
+4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 49.3%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower 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 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. See all public schools in Gillett on the city page.
Is Gillett High a good school?
Gillett High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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