Enrollment
157
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hilbert, WI
Hilbert High
Federal NCES profile for Hilbert High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550645000701
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilbert High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hilbert · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilbert High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilbert High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hilbert, WI.
School address
District: Hilbert School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550645000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilbert High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilbert High
Hilbert High is a mid-sized high school in Hilbert, Wisconsin, enrolling 157 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Hilbert School District also operates Hilbert Elementary (177 students) and Hilbert Middle (147 students) alongside Hilbert 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 Hilbert High compares
Hilbert 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,524
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Hilbert High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilbert School District, which includes Hilbert High.
$12,524
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.9%
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 Hilbert High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilbert Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilbert Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilbert High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hilbert High
How many students attend Hilbert High?
Hilbert High has 157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hilbert, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilbert High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilbert High is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Hilbert High?
22.1% of students at Hilbert High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilbert High?
The largest demographic group at Hilbert High is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Hilbert, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilbert High?
Hilbert High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Hilbert High rank among public schools in Hilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilbert High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hilbert, 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 Hilbert on the city page.
Is Hilbert High a good school?
Hilbert High earns 38/100 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 Hilbert School District?
Besides Hilbert High, Hilbert School District also operates Hilbert Elementary (177 students) and Hilbert Middle (147 students). See the Hilbert School District district page for the complete list.
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