- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Racine, WI
Park High
Federal NCES profile for Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551236001635
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+112 students YoY
Park High grew from 1,038 students in 2022-23 to 1,150 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 95.5 → 90.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+112 students YoY 551236001635 · Racine, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,203 enr · 12.7:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Case High (1,856 students)
Park High grew from 1,038 students in 2022-23 to 1,150 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 95.5 → 90.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Park High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Case High
Case High
1,856 students
- Gifford School
Gifford School
1,331 students
- Horlick High
Horlick High
1,212 students
- This school
Park High
1,203 students
- Starbuck - an
Starbuck - an Ib World School
1,133 students
- Mitchell Schoo
Mitchell School
1,040 students
What this shows Park High reports 1,203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park High compares
Park High is a growing 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 82% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,203 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,203
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.1%
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
$16,095
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 48 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
African American 29.4%
White 21.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Park High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Racine Unified School District reports $16,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Racine
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Park High
How many students attend Park High?
Park High has 1,203 students enrolled. It is a high school in Racine, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,038 (2022-23) → 1,150 (2023-24), up 112.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Park High is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Park High?
70.0% of students at Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park High?
The largest demographic group at Park High is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park High?
Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Park High rank among high schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Park High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Racine, 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 Racine on the city page.
What other schools are in Racine Unified School District?
Besides Park High, Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students), Gifford School (1,331 students), and Horlick High (1,212 students). See the Racine Unified School District district page for the complete list.