- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Appleton, WI
North High
Federal NCES profile for North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550039000597
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North High has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
North High held near 1,612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.8 → 90.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 550039000597 · Appleton, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,635 enr · 18.4:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (1,238 students)
North High held near 1,612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.8 → 90.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
North High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North High
1,635 students
- East High
East High
1,238 students
- West High
West High
1,024 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
929 students
- Einstein Middl
Einstein Middle
851 students
- Wisconsin Conn
Wisconsin Connections Academy
743 students
What this shows North High reports 1,635 students on the CCD universe file.
How North High compares
North High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,635 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,635
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$13,085
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, North High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Appleton Area School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Connections Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 35.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Appleton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East High
Standard public school
1,238 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
West High
Standard public school
1,024 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Renaissance School
Standard public school
151 students 50.3:1 students per teacher
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Standard public school
147 students 49:1 students per teacher
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Standard public school
78 students 39:1 students per teacher
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
68 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,635 students)
Frequently asked questions about North High
How many students attend North High?
North High has 1,635 students enrolled. It is a high school in Appleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,561 (2022-23) → 1,612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High?
The student-teacher ratio at North High is 18.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High?
24.6% of students at North High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North High?
The largest demographic group at North High is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High?
North High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 North High rank among high schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Appleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Appleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Besides North High, Appleton Area School District also operates East High (1,238 students), West High (1,024 students), and Madison Middle (929 students). See the Appleton Area School District district page for the complete list.