- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551365001794
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
North High held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.8 → 92.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 551365001794 · Sheboygan, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,482 enr · 15.8:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,075 students)
North High held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.8 → 92.4 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
- This school
North High
1,482 students
- South High
South High
1,075 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
617 students
- Urban Middle 568
Urban Middle
568 students
- Early Learning 521
Early Learning Center
521 students
- Wilson Element 472
Wilson Elementary
472 students
What this shows North High reports 1,482 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Sheboygan Area School District reports $13,962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~1,482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,537 (2022-23) → 1,500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
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 48/100 (typical 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 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.
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.