- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Maple, WI
Northwestern High
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550864000987
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 372
- students enrolled
Northwestern High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Maple School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550864000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Northwestern High held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550864000987 · Maple, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 13.8:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Elementary (515 students)
Northwestern High held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Northwestern High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern E
Northwestern Elementary
515 students
- This school
Northwestern High
372 students
- Northwestern M
Northwestern Middle
289 students
- Iron River Ele 95
Iron River Elementary
95 students
What this shows Northwestern High reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern High compares
Northwestern 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$14,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Northwestern High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Maple School District reports $14,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iron River Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern High
How many students attend Northwestern High?
Northwestern High has 372 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maple, WI. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern High is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Northwestern High?
24.0% of students at Northwestern High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern High?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern High is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Maple, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern High?
Northwestern High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Maple School District?
Besides Northwestern High, Maple School District also operates Northwestern Elementary (515 students), Northwestern Middle (289 students), and Iron River Elementary (95 students). See the Maple School District district page for the complete list.