Enrollment
248
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550657000712
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Horicon · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horicon High School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horicon High School
Horicon High School is a mid-sized high school in Horicon, Wisconsin, enrolling 248 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.1% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 248 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 443 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #385, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Horicon School District also operates Horicon Elementary School (372 students) and Horicon Middle School (152 students) alongside Horicon High School.
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 Horicon High School compares
Horicon High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,803
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
Counselors0.6 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horicon School District, which includes Horicon High School.
$12,803
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 41.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~248 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower 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 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. See all public schools in Horicon on the city page.
Is Horicon High School a good school?
Horicon High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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