Enrollment
1,902
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kenosha, WI
Indian Trail High School and Academy
Federal NCES profile for Indian Trail High School and Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550732001461
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trail High School and Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Trail High School and Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail High School and Academy ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732001461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Trail High School and Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Trail High School and Academy
Indian Trail High School and Academy is a large high school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,902 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Wisconsin schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,902 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 91 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kenosha's high schools, it stands alongside Bradford High (1,453 students): Indian Trail High School and Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 19.1:1).
Kenosha School District also operates Bradford High (1,453 students) and Tremper High (1,417 students) alongside Indian Trail High School and Academy.
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 Indian Trail High School and Academy compares
Indian Trail High School and Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,902 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,902
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$14,309
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Indian Trail High School and Academy is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 91
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Indian Trail High School and Academy.
$14,309
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 Indian Trail High School and Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lance Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Trail High School and Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Kenosha
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Bradford High
Standard public school
1,453 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Tremper High
Standard public school
1,417 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Reuther Central High
Alternative education program
358 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kenosha High School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational / career-technical school
80 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Project
Alternative education program
22 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,902 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Trail High School and Academy
How many students attend Indian Trail High School and Academy?
Indian Trail High School and Academy has 1,902 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail High School and Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail High School and Academy is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Trail High School and Academy?
35.2% of students at Indian Trail High School and Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Trail High School and Academy?
The largest demographic group at Indian Trail High School and Academy is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trail High School and Academy?
Indian Trail High School and Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Indian Trail High School and Academy rank among high schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail High School and Academy ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Kenosha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kenosha on the city page.
Is Indian Trail High School and Academy a good school?
Indian Trail High School and Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Kenosha School District?
Besides Indian Trail High School and Academy, Kenosha School District also operates Bradford High (1,453 students), Tremper High (1,417 students), and Mahone Middle (1,025 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.
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