- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richland Center, WI
Ithaca High
Federal NCES profile for Ithaca High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550696000752
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ithaca High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Richland Center · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ithaca High has class sizes smaller than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ithaca High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Richland Center, WI.
School address
District: Ithaca School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550696000752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ithaca High held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550696000752 · Richland Center, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 9.5:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ithaca Elementary (145 students)
Ithaca High held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ithaca High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ithaca Element
Ithaca Elementary
145 students
- This school
Ithaca High
105 students
- Ithaca Middle
Ithaca Middle
69 students
What this shows Ithaca High reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ithaca High compares
Ithaca High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 8% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$16,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Ithaca High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ithaca School District reports $16,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ithaca High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ithaca Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ithaca High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ithaca High
How many students attend Ithaca High?
Ithaca High has 105 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richland Center, WI. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ithaca High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ithaca High is 9.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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 Ithaca High?
37.9% of students at Ithaca High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ithaca High?
The largest demographic group at Ithaca High is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Richland Center, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ithaca High?
Ithaca High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Ithaca High rank among public schools in Richland Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Ithaca High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Richland Center, 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 Richland Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Ithaca School District?
Besides Ithaca High, Ithaca School District also operates Ithaca Elementary (145 students) and Ithaca Middle (69 students). See the Ithaca School District district page for the complete list.