Enrollment
882
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greendale, WI
Greendale High
Federal NCES profile for Greendale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550591002254
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greendale High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Greendale · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Greendale High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greendale High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Greendale, WI.
School address
District: Greendale School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550591002254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greendale High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greendale High
Greendale High is a large high school in Greendale, Wisconsin, enrolling 882 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 93% of state schools at 882 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Greendale School District also operates Greendale Middle (617 students) and Canterbury Elementary (350 students) alongside Greendale 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 Greendale High compares
Greendale 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 5.3%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Greendale High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greendale School District, which includes Greendale High.
$13,823
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 47.4%
Federal 9.0%
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 Greendale High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canterbury Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Time 4 Learning Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greendale High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greendale High
How many students attend Greendale High?
Greendale High has 882 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greendale, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greendale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greendale High is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greendale High?
21.1% of students at Greendale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greendale High?
The largest demographic group at Greendale High is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Greendale, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greendale High?
Greendale High has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Greendale High rank among public schools in Greendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Greendale High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Greendale, 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 Greendale on the city page.
Is Greendale High a good school?
Greendale High earns 63/100 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 Greendale School District?
Besides Greendale High, Greendale School District also operates Greendale Middle (617 students), Canterbury Elementary (350 students), and Highland View Elementary (336 students). See the Greendale School District district page for the complete list.
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