- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550591002254
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Greendale · Resource Index
- 53
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Greendale High held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 550591002254 · Greendale, WI High · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 14.7:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Greendale Middle (617 students)
Greendale High held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Greendale High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Greendale High
882 students
- Greendale Midd
Greendale Middle
617 students
- Canterbury Ele 350
Canterbury Elementary
350 students
- Highland View 336
Highland View Elementary
336 students
- College Park E 273
College Park Elementary
273 students
- Time 4 Learnin 88
Time 4 Learning Charter School
88 students
What this shows Greendale High reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greendale High compares
Greendale 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,021
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
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.
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
District finance for Greendale School District reports $14,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~882 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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 53/100 (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 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.
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.