Enrollment
284
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kewaunee, WI
Kewaunee High
Federal NCES profile for Kewaunee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550741000841
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kewaunee High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kewaunee · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kewaunee High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kewaunee High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kewaunee, WI.
School address
District: Kewaunee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550741000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kewaunee High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kewaunee High
Kewaunee High is a mid-sized high school in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, enrolling 284 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 284 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 473 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #326.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% 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.
Kewaunee School District also operates Kewaunee Elementary (392 students) and Kewaunee Middle (185 students) alongside Kewaunee High.
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 Kewaunee High compares
Kewaunee High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$13,576
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Kewaunee High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kewaunee School District, which includes Kewaunee High.
$13,576
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 49.3%
Federal 9.1%
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 Kewaunee High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewaunee Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kewaunee Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kewaunee High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kewaunee High
How many students attend Kewaunee High?
Kewaunee High has 284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kewaunee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kewaunee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kewaunee High is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Kewaunee High?
26.3% of students at Kewaunee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kewaunee High?
The largest demographic group at Kewaunee High is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Kewaunee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kewaunee High?
Kewaunee High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Kewaunee High rank among public schools in Kewaunee?
By Resource Investment Index, Kewaunee High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kewaunee, 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 Kewaunee on the city page.
Is Kewaunee High a good school?
Kewaunee High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Kewaunee School District?
Besides Kewaunee High, Kewaunee School District also operates Kewaunee Elementary (392 students) and Kewaunee Middle (185 students). See the Kewaunee School District district page for the complete list.
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