Enrollment
1,604
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mukwonago, WI
Mukwonago High
Federal NCES profile for Mukwonago High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551006001319
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mukwonago High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Mukwonago · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mukwonago High has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mukwonago High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Mukwonago, WI.
School address
District: Mukwonago School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551006001319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mukwonago High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mukwonago High
Mukwonago High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,604 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Wisconsin schools and 17% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,604 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mukwonago School District spends $11,949 per pupil, 20% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mukwonago School District also operates Park View Middle (721 students) and Clarendon Avenue Elementary (511 students) alongside Mukwonago 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 Mukwonago High compares
Mukwonago 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,604 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,604
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,949
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Mukwonago High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mukwonago School District, which includes Mukwonago High.
$11,949
Per student
-20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 40.1%
Federal 9.0%
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 Mukwonago High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarendon Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Bend Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Section Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mukwonago High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~1,604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mukwonago High
How many students attend Mukwonago High?
Mukwonago High has 1,604 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mukwonago, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mukwonago High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mukwonago High is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mukwonago High?
10.7% of students at Mukwonago High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mukwonago High?
The largest demographic group at Mukwonago High is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Mukwonago, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mukwonago High?
Mukwonago High has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Mukwonago High rank among public schools in Mukwonago?
By Resource Investment Index, Mukwonago High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Mukwonago, 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 Mukwonago on the city page.
Is Mukwonago High a good school?
Mukwonago High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Mukwonago School District?
Besides Mukwonago High, Mukwonago School District also operates Park View Middle (721 students), Clarendon Avenue Elementary (511 students), and Big Bend Elementary (455 students). See the Mukwonago School District district page for the complete list.
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