Enrollment
1,266
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oshkosh, WI
North High
Federal NCES profile for North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551119001495
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-14% 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
What stands out at North High
North High is a large high school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,266 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,266 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oshkosh's high schools, it stands alongside West High (1,623 students): North High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 14.4:1).
Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students) and Merrill Middle (832 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,266 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,266
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$14,459
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, North High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oshkosh Area School District, which includes North High.
$14,459
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How North High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Traeger Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Oshkosh
2 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 (~1,266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High?
North High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 high schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Oshkosh, 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 Oshkosh on the city page.
Is North High a good school?
North High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides North High, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), Merrill Middle (832 students), and Webster Stanley Elementary (573 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.
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