Enrollment
660
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New London, WI
New London High
Federal NCES profile for New London 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 551059001384
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New London High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New London High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New London High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in New London, WI.
School address
District: New London School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551059001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New London High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at New London High
New London High is a large high school in New London, Wisconsin, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 660 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New London's high schools, it stands alongside Catalyst Academy (32 students): New London High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16:1).
New London School District also operates New London Middle (540 students) and Lincoln Elementary (283 students) alongside New London 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 New London High compares
New London 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$12,499
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, New London High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes New London High.
$12,499
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.5%
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 New London High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Readfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Bush Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New London High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in New London
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New London High
How many students attend New London High?
New London High has 660 students enrolled. It is a high school in New London, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New London High?
The student-teacher ratio at New London High is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New London High?
23.9% of students at New London High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New London High?
The largest demographic group at New London High is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in New London, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New London High?
New London High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 New London High rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, New London High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in New London, 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 New London on the city page.
Is New London High a good school?
New London High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 New London School District?
Besides New London High, New London School District also operates New London Middle (540 students), Lincoln Elementary (283 students), and Parkview Elementary (264 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.
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