Enrollment
255
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ladysmith, WI
Ladysmith High
Federal NCES profile for Ladysmith High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550759000877
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladysmith High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ladysmith · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladysmith High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladysmith High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ladysmith, WI.
School address
District: Ladysmith School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550759000877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ladysmith High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ladysmith High
Ladysmith High is a mid-sized high school in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, enrolling 255 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 255 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #245, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ladysmith School District also operates Ladysmith Elementary (328 students) and Ladysmith Middle (144 students) alongside Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith High compares
Ladysmith 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$15,178
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 88.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Ladysmith High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ladysmith School District, which includes Ladysmith High.
$15,178
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 49.8%
Federal 15.2%
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 Ladysmith High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladysmith Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladysmith High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ladysmith High
How many students attend Ladysmith High?
Ladysmith High has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ladysmith, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladysmith High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladysmith High is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Ladysmith High?
48.6% of students at Ladysmith High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladysmith High?
The largest demographic group at Ladysmith High is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Ladysmith, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladysmith High?
Ladysmith High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ladysmith High rank among public schools in Ladysmith?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladysmith High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ladysmith, 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 Ladysmith on the city page.
Is Ladysmith High a good school?
Ladysmith High earns 35/100 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 Ladysmith School District?
Besides Ladysmith High, Ladysmith School District also operates Ladysmith Elementary (328 students) and Ladysmith Middle (144 students). See the Ladysmith School District district page for the complete list.
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