- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kiel, WI
Kiel High
Federal NCES profile for Kiel High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550744000844
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiel High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Kiel · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiel High has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiel High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Kiel, WI.
School address
District: Kiel Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550744000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Kiel High held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 550744000844 · Kiel, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 15:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Zielanis Elementary (412 students)
Kiel High held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kiel High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zielanis Eleme
Zielanis Elementary
412 students
- This school
Kiel High
375 students
- Kiel Middle
Kiel Middle
338 students
- Between the La 111
Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
111 students
- Kiel Eschool 63
Kiel Eschool
63 students
What this shows Kiel High reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiel High compares
Kiel 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$14,335
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Kiel High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kiel Area School District reports $14,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kiel High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zielanis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiel Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Between the Lakes Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiel Eschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiel High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 55.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 63:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Kiel
1 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kiel High
How many students attend Kiel High?
Kiel High has 375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kiel, WI. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiel High is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiel High?
15.6% of students at Kiel High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiel High?
The largest demographic group at Kiel High is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Kiel, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiel High?
Kiel High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Kiel High rank among public schools in Kiel?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiel High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Kiel, 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 Kiel on the city page.
What other schools are in Kiel Area School District?
Besides Kiel High, Kiel Area School District also operates Zielanis Elementary (412 students), Kiel Middle (338 students), and Between the Lakes Virtual Academy (111 students). See the Kiel Area School District district page for the complete list.