Enrollment
1,337
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Lincoln High
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551707002209
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Wisconsin Rapids · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High has class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551707002209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln High
Lincoln High is a large high school in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,337 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,337 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wisconsin Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside River Cities High (77 students): Lincoln High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 15.4:1).
Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students) and Woodside Elementary (354 students) alongside Lincoln 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 Lincoln High compares
Lincoln 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,337
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$14,103
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Lincoln High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wisconsin Rapids School District, which includes Lincoln High.
$14,103
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 Lincoln High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Wisconsin Rapids
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 (~1,337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High
How many students attend Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has 1,337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High?
35.9% of students at Lincoln High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Lincoln High rank among public schools in Wisconsin Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, 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 Wisconsin Rapids on the city page.
Is Lincoln High a good school?
Lincoln High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Besides Lincoln High, Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students), Woodside Elementary (354 students), and Howe Elementary (336 students). See the Wisconsin Rapids School District district page for the complete list.
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