Enrollment
186
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Glenwood City, WI
Glenwood City High
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550552000587
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood City High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Glenwood City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood City High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood City High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glenwood City, WI.
School address
District: Glenwood City School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550552000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood City High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood City High
Glenwood City High is a mid-sized high school in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, enrolling 186 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Glenwood City School District also operates Glenwood City Elementary (307 students) and Glenwood City Middle (143 students) alongside Glenwood City 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 Glenwood City High compares
Glenwood City 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$12,911
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Glenwood City High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glenwood City School District, which includes Glenwood City High.
$12,911
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 11.1%
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 Glenwood City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood City High
How many students attend Glenwood City High?
Glenwood City High has 186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glenwood City, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood City High is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Glenwood City High?
23.8% of students at Glenwood City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood City High?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood City High is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Glenwood City, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood City High?
Glenwood City High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Glenwood City High rank among public schools in Glenwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood City High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glenwood City, 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 Glenwood City on the city page.
Is Glenwood City High a good school?
Glenwood City High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Glenwood City School District?
Besides Glenwood City High, Glenwood City School District also operates Glenwood City Elementary (307 students) and Glenwood City Middle (143 students). See the Glenwood City School District district page for the complete list.
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