Enrollment
696
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Minocqua, WI
Lakeland High
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550963001274
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Minocqua · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Minocqua, WI.
School address
District: Lakeland Uhs School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550963001274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeland High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeland High
Lakeland High is a large high school in Minocqua, Wisconsin, enrolling 696 students.
At 13.4:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 696 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 222 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #177, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lakeland Uhs School District spends $20,114 per pupil, 35% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Minocqua's high schools, it stands alongside Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) (21 students): Lakeland High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 4.2:1).
Its district, Lakeland Uhs School District, also runs Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) (21 students).
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 Lakeland High compares
Lakeland 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$20,114
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 59.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Lakeland High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland Uhs School District, which includes Lakeland High.
$20,114
Per student
+35%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 12.4%
Federal 13.3%
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 Lakeland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Minocqua
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland High
How many students attend Lakeland High?
Lakeland High has 696 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minocqua, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Lakeland High?
41.3% of students at Lakeland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland High?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland High is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Minocqua, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland High?
Lakeland High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lakeland High rank among public schools in Minocqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Minocqua, 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 Minocqua on the city page.
Is Lakeland High a good school?
Lakeland High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 Lakeland Uhs School District?
Besides Lakeland High, Lakeland Uhs School District also operates Lakeland Star Acad (Lsa) (21 students). See the Lakeland Uhs School District district page for the complete list.
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