Enrollment
1,567
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eau Claire, WI
North High
Federal NCES profile for North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550405000431
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #20 of 23
- public schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North High has class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #20 of 23 public schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at North High
North High is a large high school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,567 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,567 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Eau Claire's high schools, it stands alongside Memorial High (1,558 students): North High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 16.9:1).
Eau Claire Area School District also operates Memorial High (1,558 students) and Delong Middle (893 students) alongside North 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 North High compares
North 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,567 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,567
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% 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
43.1%
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
$13,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 71.0%
Asian 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, North High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eau Claire Area School District, which includes North High.
$13,882
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.0%
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 North High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbins Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Eau Claire
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 (~1,567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North High
How many students attend North High?
North High has 1,567 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High?
The student-teacher ratio at North High is 16.7:1, which is 16% 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 North High?
34.8% 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 71.0% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High?
North High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 North High rank among public schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #20 of 23 public schools in Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire on the city page.
Is North High a good school?
North High earns 43/100 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 Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides North High, Eau Claire Area School District also operates Memorial High (1,558 students), Delong Middle (893 students), and South Middle (797 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.
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