Enrollment
2,303
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Middleton, WI
Middleton High
Federal NCES profile for Middleton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550951001107
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middleton High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Middleton High has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Middleton, WI.
School address
District: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550951001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
151.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middleton High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middleton High
Middleton High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Middleton, Wisconsin, enrolling 2,303 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,303 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Middleton's high schools, it stands alongside Clark Street Community School (108 students): Middleton High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 12:1).
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Kromrey Middle (1,230 students) and Glacier Creek Middle (924 students) alongside Middleton 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 Middleton High compares
Middleton 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,303 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,303
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$13,693
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
Counselors8.6 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 65.1%
Asian 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Middleton High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, which includes Middleton High.
$13,693
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 24.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 Middleton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kromrey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Creek Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pope Farm Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sauk Trail Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middleton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middleton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Middleton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middleton High
How many students attend Middleton High?
Middleton High has 2,303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middleton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton High is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middleton High?
15.1% of students at Middleton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middleton High?
The largest demographic group at Middleton High is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Middleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middleton High?
Middleton High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Middleton High rank among public schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Middleton, 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 Middleton on the city page.
Is Middleton High a good school?
Middleton High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District?
Besides Middleton High, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District also operates Kromrey Middle (1,230 students), Glacier Creek Middle (924 students), and Pope Farm Elementary (448 students). See the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District district page for the complete list.
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