Enrollment
1,261
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550906002338
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Menomonee Falls High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Menomonee Falls High
Menomonee Falls High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,261 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,261 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 110 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Menomonee Falls School District also operates North Middle (804 students) and Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center (526 students) alongside Menomonee Falls 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 Menomonee Falls High compares
Menomonee Falls 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,411
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menomonee Falls School District, which includes Menomonee Falls High.
$13,411
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~1,261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Menomonee Falls High a good school?
Menomonee Falls High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 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.
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