Enrollment
727
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcfarland, WI
Mcfarland High
Federal NCES profile for Mcfarland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550891001035
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcfarland High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcfarland High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfarland High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Mcfarland, WI.
School address
District: Mcfarland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550891001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcfarland High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcfarland High
Mcfarland High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Mcfarland, Wisconsin, enrolling 727 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.6% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 727 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #108.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students) and Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students) alongside Mcfarland 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 Mcfarland High compares
Mcfarland 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 80.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Mcfarland High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcfarland School District, which includes Mcfarland High.
$12,381
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 23.7%
Federal 4.9%
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 Mcfarland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Mound Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubesa Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conrad Elvehjem Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcfarland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcfarland High
How many students attend Mcfarland High?
Mcfarland High has 727 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcfarland, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland High is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Mcfarland High?
12.6% of students at Mcfarland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcfarland High?
The largest demographic group at Mcfarland High is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcfarland High?
Mcfarland High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Mcfarland High rank among high schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfarland High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Mcfarland, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mcfarland on the city page.
Is Mcfarland High a good school?
Mcfarland High earns 53/100 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 Mcfarland School District?
Besides Mcfarland High, Mcfarland School District also operates Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (Wiva) (1,566 students), Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (Wiva) (1,393 students), and Indian Mound Middle (534 students). See the Mcfarland School District district page for the complete list.
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