Enrollment
966
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Menomonie, WI
Menomonie High
Federal NCES profile for Menomonie High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550909001079
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menomonie High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Menomonie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Menomonie High has class sizes larger than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menomonie High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Menomonie, WI.
School address
District: Menomonie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550909001079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Menomonie High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Menomonie High
Menomonie High is a large high school in Menomonie, Wisconsin, enrolling 966 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.2% 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 95% of state schools at 966 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Menomonie Area School District also operates Menomonie Middle (730 students) and River Heights Elementary (403 students) alongside Menomonie 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 Menomonie High compares
Menomonie 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$12,631
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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 77.5%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Menomonie High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menomonie Area School District, which includes Menomonie High.
$12,631
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 51.5%
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 Menomonie High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Heights Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaklawn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakanda Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School District of the Menomonie Area 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Menomonie High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Menomonie High
How many students attend Menomonie High?
Menomonie High has 966 students enrolled. It is a high school in Menomonie, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menomonie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Menomonie High is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menomonie High?
29.2% of students at Menomonie High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Menomonie High?
The largest demographic group at Menomonie High is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Menomonie, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menomonie High?
Menomonie High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Menomonie High rank among public schools in Menomonie?
By Resource Investment Index, Menomonie High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Menomonie, 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 Menomonie on the city page.
Is Menomonie High a good school?
Menomonie High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Menomonie Area School District?
Besides Menomonie High, Menomonie Area School District also operates Menomonie Middle (730 students), River Heights Elementary (403 students), and Oaklawn Elementary (382 students). See the Menomonie Area School District district page for the complete list.
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