- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Howards Grove, WI
Howards Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Howards Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550666000721
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howards Grove High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Howards Grove · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Howards Grove High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howards Grove High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Howards Grove, WI.
School address
District: Howards Grove School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550666000721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Howards Grove High shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 21.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 550666000721 · Howards Grove, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 13.4:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview Elementary (336 students)
Howards Grove High shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 21.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Howards Grove High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northview Elem
Northview Elementary
336 students
- This school
Howards Grove High
282 students
- Howards Grove
Howards Grove Middle
256 students
What this shows Howards Grove High reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howards Grove High compares
Howards Grove High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$13,398
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Howards Grove High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Howards Grove School District reports $13,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howards Grove High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howards Grove Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howards Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howards Grove High
How many students attend Howards Grove High?
Howards Grove High has 282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Howards Grove, WI. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howards Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Howards Grove High is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Howards Grove High?
8.1% of students at Howards Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howards Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Howards Grove High is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Howards Grove, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howards Grove High?
Howards Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Howards Grove High rank among public schools in Howards Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Howards Grove High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Howards Grove, 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 Howards Grove School District?
Besides Howards Grove High, Howards Grove School District also operates Northview Elementary (336 students) and Howards Grove Middle (256 students). See the Howards Grove School District district page for the complete list.