- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551119001495
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
North High held near 1,262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.5 → 103.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 551119001495 · Oshkosh, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,266 enr · 12.4:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,623 students)
North High held near 1,262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.5 → 103.8 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
- West High
West High
1,623 students
- This school
North High
1,266 students
- Merrill Middle
Merrill Middle
832 students
- Webster Stanle 573
Webster Stanley Elementary
573 students
- Ready 4 Learni 522
Ready 4 Learning School
522 students
- Traeger Middle 447
Traeger Middle
447 students
What this shows North High reports 1,266 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,676
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Oshkosh Area School District reports $15,676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,266 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,265 (2022-23) → 1,262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 51/100 (higher 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 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.
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.