Enrollment
1,242
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Holmen, WI
Holmen High
Federal NCES profile for Holmen High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550654000706
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmen High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Holmen · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmen High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmen High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Holmen, WI.
School address
District: Holmen School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550654000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holmen High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holmen High
Holmen High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Holmen, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,242 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,242 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Holmen School District also operates Holmen Middle (868 students) and Prairie View Elementary (466 students) alongside Holmen 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 Holmen High compares
Holmen 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,242 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,242
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$13,829
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 82.7%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Holmen High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holmen School District, which includes Holmen High.
$13,829
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 56.6%
Federal 8.5%
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 Holmen High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Lake Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viking Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmen High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~1,242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holmen High
How many students attend Holmen High?
Holmen High has 1,242 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holmen, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmen High?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmen High is 14.8:1, which is 3% 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 Holmen High?
19.7% of students at Holmen High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmen High?
The largest demographic group at Holmen High is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Holmen, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmen High?
Holmen High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Holmen High rank among public schools in Holmen?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmen High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Holmen, 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 Holmen on the city page.
Is Holmen High a good school?
Holmen High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Holmen School District?
Besides Holmen High, Holmen School District also operates Holmen Middle (868 students), Prairie View Elementary (466 students), and Sand Lake Elementary (363 students). See the Holmen School District district page for the complete list.
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