- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Menomonee Falls, WI
Menomonee Falls High
Federal NCES profile for Menomonee Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550906002338
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menomonee Falls High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Menomonee Falls · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Menomonee Falls High has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menomonee Falls High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Menomonee Falls, WI.
School address
District: Menomonee Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550906002338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Menomonee Falls High held near 1,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.2 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550906002338 · Menomonee Falls, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,261 enr · 16.2:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Middle (804 students)
Menomonee Falls High held near 1,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.2 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Menomonee Falls High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Menomonee Falls High
1,261 students
- North Middle
North Middle
804 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
526 students
- Shady Lane Ele 461
Shady Lane Elementary
461 students
- Riverside Elem 455
Riverside Elementary
455 students
- Valley View El 369
Valley View Elementary
369 students
What this shows Menomonee Falls High reports 1,261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Menomonee Falls High compares
Menomonee Falls High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,261
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
African American 11.3%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Menomonee Falls High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Menomonee Falls School District reports $12,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Menomonee Falls High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shady Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Menomonee Falls High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Menomonee Falls High
How many students attend Menomonee Falls High?
Menomonee Falls High has 1,261 students enrolled. It is a high school in Menomonee Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,285 (2022-23) → 1,291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menomonee Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Menomonee Falls High is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menomonee Falls High?
18.4% of students at Menomonee Falls High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Menomonee Falls High?
The largest demographic group at Menomonee Falls High is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Menomonee Falls, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menomonee Falls High?
Menomonee Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Menomonee Falls High rank among public schools in Menomonee Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Menomonee Falls High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Menomonee Falls, 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 Menomonee Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Menomonee Falls School District?
Besides Menomonee Falls High, Menomonee Falls School District also operates North Middle (804 students), Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center (526 students), and Shady Lane Elementary (461 students). See the Menomonee Falls School District district page for the complete list.