Enrollment
1,266
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 551119001495
North High — Oshkosh, WI
Federal NCES profile for North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 50
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North High reports 1,266 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 102.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the Wisconsin average and 11% below the national baseline. The school offers 1 Advanced Placement course, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 253 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oshkosh Area School District spends $18,688 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.7% from local sources (property taxes), 49.1% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 20% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,266 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 20% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,688
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 253 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,266 Top 97% in Wisconsin — larger than 3% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 102.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.3% +20% vs state
NCES ID 551119001495
Student demographics
White 54.9%
African American 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 253:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.1%
In-school suspensions 29
Out-of-school suspensions 162
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oshkosh Area School District, which includes North High.
$18,688
Per student
+0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 11.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about North High
How many students attend North High?
North High has 1,266 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High?
The student-teacher ratio at North High is 12.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High?
46.3% 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 54.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High?
North High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.