Enrollment
2,013
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Neenah, WI
Neenah High
Federal NCES profile for Neenah High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551032001348
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neenah High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Neenah · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Neenah High has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neenah High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Neenah, WI.
School address
District: Neenah Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551032001348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neenah High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neenah High
Neenah High is a large high school in Neenah, Wisconsin, enrolling 2,013 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Wisconsin schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,013 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Neenah Joint School District also operates Shattuck Middle (1,913 students) and Horace Mann Middle (519 students) alongside Neenah 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 Neenah High compares
Neenah 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,013 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,013
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$12,247
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.5%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Neenah High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neenah Joint School District, which includes Neenah High.
$12,247
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 9.3%
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 Neenah High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shattuck Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tullar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neenah High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~2,013 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Neenah High
How many students attend Neenah High?
Neenah High has 2,013 students enrolled. It is a high school in Neenah, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neenah High?
The student-teacher ratio at Neenah High is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neenah High?
22.2% of students at Neenah High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neenah High?
The largest demographic group at Neenah High is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Neenah, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neenah High?
Neenah High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Neenah High rank among public schools in Neenah?
By Resource Investment Index, Neenah High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Neenah, 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 Neenah on the city page.
Is Neenah High a good school?
Neenah High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Neenah Joint School District?
Besides Neenah High, Neenah Joint School District also operates Shattuck Middle (1,913 students), Horace Mann Middle (519 students), and Wilson Elementary (401 students). See the Neenah Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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