Enrollment
1,482
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sheboygan, WI
North High
Federal NCES profile for North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551365001794
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Sheboygan · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North High has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Sheboygan, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551365001794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-9% 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 Sheboygan, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.9% 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 1,482 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Sheboygan's high schools, it stands alongside South High (1,075 students): North High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.7:1).
Sheboygan Area School District also operates South High (1,075 students) and Horace Mann Middle (617 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,482 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,482
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$13,944
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
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 17.3%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, North High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheboygan Area School District, which includes North High.
$13,944
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.8%
Federal 13.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Urban Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar 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
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Sheboygan
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South High
Standard public school
1,075 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Central High
Standard public school
183 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
George D Warriner High School for Personalized Learning
Standard public school
123 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Etude High
Standard public school
77 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North High
How many students attend North High?
North High has 1,482 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sheboygan, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High?
The student-teacher ratio at North High is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High?
34.9% 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 50.9% of enrollment, in Sheboygan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High?
North High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Sheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Sheboygan, 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 Sheboygan on the city page.
Is North High a good school?
North High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Sheboygan Area School District?
Besides North High, Sheboygan Area School District also operates South High (1,075 students), Horace Mann Middle (617 students), and Urban Middle (568 students). See the Sheboygan Area School District district page for the complete list.
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