- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nekoosa, WI
Nekoosa High
Federal NCES profile for Nekoosa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551038001360
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nekoosa High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Nekoosa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nekoosa High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nekoosa High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Nekoosa, WI.
School address
District: Nekoosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551038001360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Nekoosa High shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 551038001360 · Nekoosa, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 13:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Middle (326 students)
Nekoosa High shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Nekoosa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Midd
Alexander Middle
326 students
- Humke Elementa
Humke Elementary
313 students
- This school
Nekoosa High
285 students
- Wise Academy
Wise Academy
218 students
- Central Wiscon 32
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
32 students
- Nekoosa Academ 23
Nekoosa Academy
23 students
What this shows Nekoosa High reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nekoosa High compares
Nekoosa High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,744
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Nekoosa High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Nekoosa School District reports $13,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nekoosa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Humke Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wise Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Wisconsin Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nekoosa Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nekoosa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 72.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Nekoosa
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nekoosa High
How many students attend Nekoosa High?
Nekoosa High has 285 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nekoosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nekoosa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nekoosa High is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Nekoosa High?
42.0% of students at Nekoosa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nekoosa High?
The largest demographic group at Nekoosa High is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Nekoosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nekoosa High?
Nekoosa High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Nekoosa High rank among public schools in Nekoosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Nekoosa High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Nekoosa, 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 Nekoosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nekoosa School District?
Besides Nekoosa High, Nekoosa School District also operates Alexander Middle (326 students), Humke Elementary (313 students), and Wise Academy (218 students). See the Nekoosa School District district page for the complete list.