Enrollment
176
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wales, WI
High School of Health Sciences
Federal NCES profile for High School of Health Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550351002988Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School of Health Sciences earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Wales · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
High School of Health Sciences has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Health Sciences ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Wales, WI.
School address
District: Kettle Moraine School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550351002988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School of Health Sciences compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School of Health Sciences
High School of Health Sciences is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Wales, Wisconsin, enrolling 176 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 95% of Wisconsin schools and 53% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.2% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 176 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 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Wales's high schools, it stands alongside Kettle Moraine High (869 students): High School of Health Sciences is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 15.5:1).
Kettle Moraine School District also operates Kettle Moraine High (869 students) and Kettle Moraine Middle (726 students) alongside High School of Health Sciences.
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 High School of Health Sciences compares
High School of Health Sciences on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$13,709
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, High School of Health Sciences is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kettle Moraine School District, which includes High School of Health Sciences.
$13,709
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 20.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 High School of Health Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Moraine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Moraine Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wales Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dousman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cushing Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School of Health Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Wales
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about High School of Health Sciences
How many students attend High School of Health Sciences?
High School of Health Sciences has 176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wales, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School of Health Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at High School of Health Sciences is 22:1, which is 53% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School of Health Sciences?
7.2% of students at High School of Health Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School of Health Sciences?
The largest demographic group at High School of Health Sciences is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Wales, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School of Health Sciences?
High School of Health Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High School of Health Sciences rank among high schools in Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, High School of Health Sciences ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Wales, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wales on the city page.
Is High School of Health Sciences a good school?
High School of Health Sciences earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Kettle Moraine School District?
Besides High School of Health Sciences, Kettle Moraine School District also operates Kettle Moraine High (869 students), Kettle Moraine Middle (726 students), and Wales Elementary (333 students). See the Kettle Moraine School District district page for the complete list.
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