Enrollment
1,020
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Menasha, WI
Menasha High
Federal NCES profile for Menasha 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 550903001059
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menasha High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Menasha · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Menasha High has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menasha High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Menasha, WI.
School address
District: Menasha Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550903001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Menasha High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Menasha High
Menasha High is a large high school in Menasha, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,020 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,020 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Menasha Joint School District also operates Maplewood Middle (676 students) and Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students) alongside Menasha 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 Menasha High compares
Menasha 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,020
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$15,153
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Menasha High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menasha Joint School District, which includes Menasha High.
$15,153
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 55.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 Menasha High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butte Des Morts Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gegan Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banta School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Menasha High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,020 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Menasha High
How many students attend Menasha High?
Menasha High has 1,020 students enrolled. It is a high school in Menasha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menasha High?
The student-teacher ratio at Menasha High is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menasha High?
40.6% of students at Menasha High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Menasha High?
The largest demographic group at Menasha High is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Menasha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menasha High?
Menasha High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Menasha High rank among public schools in Menasha?
By Resource Investment Index, Menasha High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Menasha, 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 Menasha on the city page.
Is Menasha High a good school?
Menasha High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Menasha Joint School District?
Besides Menasha High, Menasha Joint School District also operates Maplewood Middle (676 students), Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students), and Butte Des Morts Elementary (445 students). See the Menasha Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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