Enrollment
1,634
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Muskego, WI
Muskego High
Federal NCES profile for Muskego High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551017001335
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muskego High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Muskego · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Muskego High has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muskego High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Muskego, WI.
School address
District: Muskego-Norway School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551017001335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muskego High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muskego High
Muskego High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Muskego, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,634 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Wisconsin schools and 19% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.0% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,634 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Muskego-Norway School District also operates Bay Lane Elementary (912 students) and Muskego Lakes Middle (676 students) alongside Muskego 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 Muskego High compares
Muskego 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,634 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,634
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$13,073
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Muskego High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskego-Norway School District, which includes Muskego High.
$13,073
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 44.0%
Federal 7.1%
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 Muskego High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muskego Lakes Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Denoon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muskego High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~1,634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Muskego High
How many students attend Muskego High?
Muskego High has 1,634 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muskego, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskego High?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskego High is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muskego High?
3.0% of students at Muskego High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muskego High?
The largest demographic group at Muskego High is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Muskego, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muskego High?
Muskego High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Muskego High rank among public schools in Muskego?
By Resource Investment Index, Muskego High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Muskego, 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 Muskego on the city page.
Is Muskego High a good school?
Muskego High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Muskego-Norway School District?
Besides Muskego High, Muskego-Norway School District also operates Bay Lane Elementary (912 students), Muskego Lakes Middle (676 students), and Lake Denoon Middle (673 students). See the Muskego-Norway School District district page for the complete list.
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