- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wales, WI
Kettle Moraine High
Federal NCES profile for Kettle Moraine High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550351000376
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettle Moraine High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Wales · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kettle Moraine High has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kettle Moraine High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Wales, WI.
School address
District: Kettle Moraine School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550351000376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kettle Moraine High held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 550351000376 · Wales, WI High · MID · TRAD
869 enr · 15.5:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Kettle Moraine Middle (726 students)
Kettle Moraine High held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kettle Moraine High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kettle Moraine High
869 students
- Kettle Moraine
Kettle Moraine Middle
726 students
- Wales Elementa 333
Wales Elementary
333 students
- Dousman Elemen 311
Dousman Elementary
311 students
- Cushing Elemen 281
Cushing Elementary
281 students
- Magee Elementa 255
Magee Elementary
255 students
What this shows Kettle Moraine High reports 869 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kettle Moraine High compares
Kettle Moraine 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
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
20.4%
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
$14,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Kettle Moraine High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kettle Moraine School District reports $14,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kettle Moraine High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Moraine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wales Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dousman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cushing Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kettle Moraine High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Wales
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~869 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kettle Moraine High
How many students attend Kettle Moraine High?
Kettle Moraine High has 869 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wales, WI. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 886 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettle Moraine High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettle Moraine High 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 Kettle Moraine High?
9.1% of students at Kettle Moraine High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettle Moraine High?
The largest demographic group at Kettle Moraine High is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Wales, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettle Moraine High?
Kettle Moraine High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Kettle Moraine High rank among high schools in Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Kettle Moraine High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Wales, 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 Wales on the city page.
What other schools are in Kettle Moraine School District?
Besides Kettle Moraine High, Kettle Moraine School District also operates Kettle Moraine Middle (726 students), Wales Elementary (333 students), and Dousman Elementary (311 students). See the Kettle Moraine School District district page for the complete list.