- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Horeb, WI
Mount Horeb High
Federal NCES profile for Mount Horeb High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550999001312
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Horeb High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Mount Horeb · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Horeb High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Horeb High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Mount Horeb, WI.
School address
District: Mount Horeb Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550999001312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mount Horeb High held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 550999001312 · Mount Horeb, WI High · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 14.3:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Horeb Intermediate (508 students)
Mount Horeb High held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mount Horeb High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mount Horeb High
745 students
- Mount Horeb In
Mount Horeb Intermediate
508 students
- Mount Horeb Mi
Mount Horeb Middle
503 students
- Mount Horeb Pr 269
Mount Horeb Primary Center
269 students
- Mount Horeb Ea 160
Mount Horeb Early Learning Center
160 students
- Mount Horeb Ar 113
Mount Horeb Area Community 4k
113 students
What this shows Mount Horeb High reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Horeb High compares
Mount Horeb 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$13,480
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Mount Horeb High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Horeb Area School District reports $13,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Horeb High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Horeb Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Primary Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Area Community 4k | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Horeb High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Horeb High
How many students attend Mount Horeb High?
Mount Horeb High has 745 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Horeb, WI. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Horeb High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Horeb High is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Horeb High?
12.2% of students at Mount Horeb High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Horeb High?
The largest demographic group at Mount Horeb High is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Mount Horeb, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Horeb High?
Mount Horeb High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mount Horeb High rank among public schools in Mount Horeb?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Horeb High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Mount Horeb, 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 Mount Horeb on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Horeb Area School District?
Besides Mount Horeb High, Mount Horeb Area School District also operates Mount Horeb Intermediate (508 students), Mount Horeb Middle (503 students), and Mount Horeb Primary Center (269 students). See the Mount Horeb Area School District district page for the complete list.