- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waukesha, 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 551578002019
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 11
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.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- 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 #4 of 6 high schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
North High shrank from 1,016 students in 2022-23 to 960 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 551578002019 · Waukesha, WI High · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 14.2:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
North High shrank from 1,016 students in 2022-23 to 960 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 61.5 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
1,167 students
- This school
North High
911 students
- South High
South High
833 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- Waukesha Stem
Waukesha Stem Academy
580 students
What this shows North High reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How North High compares
North High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$12,969
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, North High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 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 |
| South High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukesha Stem Academy | 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
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Waukesha
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West High
Standard public school
1,167 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
South High
Standard public school
833 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
144 students 36:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
Standard public school
112 students
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special-education school
36 students 36:1 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 (~911 students)
Frequently asked questions about North High
How many students attend North High?
North High has 911 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,016 (2022-23) → 960 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High?
The student-teacher ratio at North High is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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?
34.7% 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 59.8% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
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 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 Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides North High, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), South High (833 students), and Butler Middle (786 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.