- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milton, WI
Milton High
Federal NCES profile for Milton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550957001118
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton High has class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Milton, WI.
School address
District: Milton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550957001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Milton High held near 1,054 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.1 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 550957001118 · Milton, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,057 enr · 16.8:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside Intermediate (794 students)
Milton High held near 1,054 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.1 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Milton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Milton High
1,057 students
- Northside Inte
Northside Intermediate
794 students
- Milton Middle
Milton Middle
509 students
- East Elementar 409
East Elementary
409 students
- West Elementar 322
West Elementary
322 students
- Harmony Elemen 288
Harmony Elementary
288 students
What this shows Milton High reports 1,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton High compares
Milton 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,026
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Milton High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Milton School District reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,057 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton High
How many students attend Milton High?
Milton High has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,053 (2022-23) → 1,054 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton High is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milton High?
16.6% of students at Milton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton High?
The largest demographic group at Milton High is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Milton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton High?
Milton High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Milton High rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Milton, 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 Milton on the city page.
What other schools are in Milton School District?
Besides Milton High, Milton School District also operates Northside Intermediate (794 students), Milton Middle (509 students), and East Elementary (409 students). See the Milton School District district page for the complete list.