- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grafton, WI
Grafton High
Federal NCES profile for Grafton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550561002248
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grafton High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Grafton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grafton High has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Grafton, WI.
School address
District: Grafton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550561002248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Grafton High held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 550561002248 · Grafton, WI High · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 16.2:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennedy Elementary (507 students)
Grafton High held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Grafton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grafton High
727 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary
507 students
- Woodview Eleme
Woodview Elementary
506 students
- John Long Midd
John Long Middle
452 students
What this shows Grafton High reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grafton High compares
Grafton 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,638
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Grafton High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grafton School District reports $12,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grafton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Long Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grafton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grafton High
How many students attend Grafton High?
Grafton High has 727 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grafton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton High is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grafton High?
14.4% of students at Grafton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grafton High?
The largest demographic group at Grafton High is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Grafton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grafton High?
Grafton High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Grafton High rank among public schools in Grafton?
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Grafton, 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 Grafton School District?
Besides Grafton High, Grafton School District also operates Kennedy Elementary (507 students), Woodview Elementary (506 students), and John Long Middle (452 students). See the Grafton School District district page for the complete list.