- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Horicon, WI
Horicon High School
Federal NCES profile for Horicon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550657000712
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horicon High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Horicon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Horicon High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horicon High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Horicon, WI.
School address
District: Horicon School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550657000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Horicon High School shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 550657000712 · Horicon, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 15.5:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Horicon Elementary School (372 students)
Horicon High School shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Horicon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horicon Elemen
Horicon Elementary School
372 students
- This school
Horicon High School
248 students
- Horicon Middle
Horicon Middle School
152 students
What this shows Horicon High School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horicon High School compares
Horicon High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,542
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Horicon High School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Horicon School District reports $12,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horicon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horicon Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horicon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horicon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horicon High School
How many students attend Horicon High School?
Horicon High School has 248 students enrolled. It is a high school in Horicon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horicon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horicon High School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horicon High School?
30.1% of students at Horicon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horicon High School?
The largest demographic group at Horicon High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Horicon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horicon High School?
Horicon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Horicon High School rank among public schools in Horicon?
By Resource Investment Index, Horicon High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Horicon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Horicon School District?
Besides Horicon High School, Horicon School District also operates Horicon Elementary School (372 students) and Horicon Middle School (152 students). See the Horicon School District district page for the complete list.