Enrollment
140
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550972002934 Charter school
Northwood High/Middle — Minong, WI
Federal NCES profile for Northwood High/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Northwood School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwood High/Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northwood High/Middle reports 140 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Northwood School District spends $18,377 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.3% from local sources (property taxes), 19.7% from the state, and 13.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwood High/Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,377
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 140 Top 21% in Wisconsin — larger than 79% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 550972002934
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.9%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwood School District, which includes Northwood High/Middle.
$18,377
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.3%
State 19.7%
Federal 13.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar other schools in Minong
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Northwood High/Middle
How many students attend Northwood High/Middle?
Northwood High/Middle has 140 students enrolled. It is a other school in Minong, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood High/Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood High/Middle is 12:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood High/Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northwood High/Middle is White at 90.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Minong, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood High/Middle?
Northwood High/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.