- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kimberly, WI
Kimberly High
Federal NCES profile for Kimberly High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550747000850
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kimberly High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Kimberly · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kimberly High has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberly High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kimberly, WI.
School address
District: Kimberly Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550747000850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Kimberly High held near 1,571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 105.2 → 105.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 550747000850 · Kimberly, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,587 enr · 15.1:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Gerritts Middle (802 students)
Kimberly High held near 1,571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 105.2 → 105.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Kimberly High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kimberly High
1,587 students
- Gerritts Middl
Gerritts Middle
802 students
- Woodland Schoo 478
Woodland School
478 students
- Sunrise Elemen 456
Sunrise Elementary
456 students
- Mapleview Inte 413
Mapleview Intermediate
413 students
- Westside Eleme 408
Westside Elementary
408 students
What this shows Kimberly High reports 1,587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kimberly High compares
Kimberly 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,587
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% 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
$12,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Kimberly High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kimberly Area School District reports $12,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kimberly High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerritts Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mapleview Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kimberly High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kimberly High
How many students attend Kimberly High?
Kimberly High has 1,587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kimberly, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,595 (2022-23) → 1,571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimberly High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimberly High is 15.1:1, which is 5% 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 Kimberly High?
10.1% of students at Kimberly High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kimberly High?
The largest demographic group at Kimberly High is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Kimberly, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimberly High?
Kimberly High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Kimberly High rank among public schools in Kimberly?
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberly High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kimberly, 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 Kimberly on the city page.
What other schools are in Kimberly Area School District?
Besides Kimberly High, Kimberly Area School District also operates Gerritts Middle (802 students), Woodland School (478 students), and Sunrise Elementary (456 students). See the Kimberly Area School District district page for the complete list.