Enrollment
1,047
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Richmond, WI
New Richmond High
Federal NCES profile for New Richmond High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551062001390
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Richmond High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in New Richmond · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Richmond High has class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Richmond High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in New Richmond, WI.
School address
District: New Richmond School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551062001390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Richmond High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Richmond High
New Richmond High is a lower-poverty, large high school in New Richmond, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,047 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,047 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
16.7% 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 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
New Richmond School District also operates New Richmond Middle (729 students) and New Richmond Hillside Elementary (570 students) alongside New Richmond 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 Richmond High compares
New Richmond 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,047
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,484
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, New Richmond High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Richmond School District, which includes New Richmond High.
$12,484
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 53.7%
Federal 8.4%
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 Richmond High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Hillside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Starr Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Paperjack Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nr4kids | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Richmond High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 38.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~1,047 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Richmond High
How many students attend New Richmond High?
New Richmond High has 1,047 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Richmond, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Richmond High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Richmond High is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Richmond High?
18.8% of students at New Richmond High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Richmond High?
The largest demographic group at New Richmond High is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in New Richmond, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Richmond High?
New Richmond High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Richmond High rank among public schools in New Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, New Richmond High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in New Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
Is New Richmond High a good school?
New Richmond High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 New Richmond School District?
Besides New Richmond High, New Richmond School District also operates New Richmond Middle (729 students), New Richmond Hillside Elementary (570 students), and New Richmond Starr Elementary (555 students). See the New Richmond School District district page for the complete list.
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