- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Onalaska, WI
Onalaska High
Federal NCES profile for Onalaska High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551101001447
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onalaska High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Onalaska · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Onalaska High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Onalaska, WI.
School address
District: Onalaska School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551101001447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Onalaska High held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.7 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 551101001447 · Onalaska, WI High · MID · TRAD
925 enr · 13.8:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Onalaska Middle (620 students)
Onalaska High held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.7 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Onalaska High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Onalaska High
925 students
- Onalaska Middl
Onalaska Middle
620 students
- Eagle Bluff El
Eagle Bluff Elementary
471 students
- Northern Hills
Northern Hills Elementary
463 students
- Pertzsch Eleme
Pertzsch Elementary
373 students
- Onalaska Preki 68
Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School
68 students
What this shows Onalaska High reports 925 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onalaska High compares
Onalaska 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 | 22.1% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
21.3%
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
$13,887
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Asian 13.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Onalaska High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onalaska School District reports $13,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onalaska High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Bluff Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pertzsch Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Prekindergarten Partner School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onalaska High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~925 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onalaska High
How many students attend Onalaska High?
Onalaska High has 925 students enrolled. It is a high school in Onalaska, WI. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onalaska High?
The student-teacher ratio at Onalaska 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 Onalaska High?
22.1% of students at Onalaska High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onalaska High?
The largest demographic group at Onalaska High is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Onalaska, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onalaska High?
Onalaska High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Onalaska High rank among public schools in Onalaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Onalaska, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Onalaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Onalaska School District?
Besides Onalaska High, Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska Middle (620 students), Eagle Bluff Elementary (471 students), and Northern Hills Elementary (463 students). See the Onalaska School District district page for the complete list.