- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Janesville, WI
Parker High
Federal NCES profile for Parker High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550702000770
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702000770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Parker High held near 1,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.3 → 93.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 550702000770 · Janesville, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,272 enr · 13.1:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Craig High (1,400 students)
Parker High held near 1,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.3 → 93.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Parker High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Craig High
Craig High
1,400 students
- This school
Parker High
1,272 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle
747 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
587 students
- Franklin Middl 486
Franklin Middle
486 students
- Roosevelt Elem 412
Roosevelt Elementary
412 students
What this shows Parker High reports 1,272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker High compares
Parker 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$13,990
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Parker High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Janesville School District reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Janesville
2 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 (~1,272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker High
How many students attend Parker High?
Parker High has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Janesville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,250 (2022-23) → 1,291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker High is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Parker High?
45.7% of students at Parker High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker High?
The largest demographic group at Parker High is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker High?
Parker High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Parker High rank among high schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Janesville, 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 Janesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Janesville School District?
Besides Parker High, Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students), Marshall Middle (747 students), and Edison Middle (587 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.