- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Osceola, WI
Osceola High
Federal NCES profile for Osceola High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551116001480
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osceola High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Osceola High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Osceola, WI.
School address
District: Osceola School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551116001480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Osceola High shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 551116001480 · Osceola, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.6:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Osceola Middle (398 students)
Osceola High shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Osceola High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Osceola High
498 students
- Osceola Middle
Osceola Middle
398 students
- Osceola Interm
Osceola Intermediate
275 students
- Osceola Elemen
Osceola Elementary
250 students
What this shows Osceola High reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osceola High compares
Osceola 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$15,566
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Osceola High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Osceola School District reports $15,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osceola High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osceola Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osceola High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osceola High
How many students attend Osceola High?
Osceola High has 498 students enrolled. It is a high school in Osceola, WI. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola High?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola High is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osceola High?
20.1% of students at Osceola High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osceola High?
The largest demographic group at Osceola High is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Osceola, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osceola High?
Osceola High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Osceola High rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, Osceola High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Osceola, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Osceola School District?
Besides Osceola High, Osceola School District also operates Osceola Middle (398 students), Osceola Intermediate (275 students), and Osceola Elementary (250 students). See the Osceola School District district page for the complete list.