Enrollment
330
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Peshtigo, WI
Peshtigo High
Federal NCES profile for Peshtigo 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 551161001534
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peshtigo High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Peshtigo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Peshtigo High has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peshtigo High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Peshtigo, WI.
School address
District: Peshtigo School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551161001534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peshtigo High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peshtigo High
Peshtigo High is a mid-sized high school in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, enrolling 330 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 519 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #515, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Peshtigo School District also operates Peshtigo Elementary (580 students) and Peshtigo Middle (151 students) alongside Peshtigo High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Peshtigo High compares
Peshtigo High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$13,502
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Peshtigo High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peshtigo School District, which includes Peshtigo High.
$13,502
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.8%
Federal 12.3%
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.
How Peshtigo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshtigo Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peshtigo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peshtigo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Peshtigo High
How many students attend Peshtigo High?
Peshtigo High has 330 students enrolled. It is a high school in Peshtigo, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peshtigo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Peshtigo High is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peshtigo High?
23.0% of students at Peshtigo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peshtigo High?
The largest demographic group at Peshtigo High is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Peshtigo, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peshtigo High?
Peshtigo High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peshtigo High rank among public schools in Peshtigo?
By Resource Investment Index, Peshtigo High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Peshtigo, 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 Peshtigo on the city page.
Is Peshtigo High a good school?
Peshtigo High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Peshtigo School District?
Besides Peshtigo High, Peshtigo School District also operates Peshtigo Elementary (580 students) and Peshtigo Middle (151 students). See the Peshtigo School District district page for the complete list.
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