- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pewaukee, WI
Pewaukee High
Federal NCES profile for Pewaukee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551164001537
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pewaukee High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pewaukee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pewaukee High has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pewaukee High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pewaukee, WI.
School address
District: Pewaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551164001537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pewaukee High held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.7 → 62.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 551164001537 · Pewaukee, WI High · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 15.6:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pewaukee Lake Elementary (748 students)
Pewaukee High held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.7 → 62.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Pewaukee High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pewaukee High
889 students
- Pewaukee Lake
Pewaukee Lake Elementary
748 students
- Horizon School
Horizon School
647 students
- Asa Clark Midd
Asa Clark Middle
623 students
What this shows Pewaukee High reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pewaukee High compares
Pewaukee 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,303
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Pewaukee High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pewaukee School District reports $13,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pewaukee High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewaukee Lake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asa Clark Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pewaukee High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~889 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pewaukee High
How many students attend Pewaukee High?
Pewaukee High has 889 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pewaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 885 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pewaukee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pewaukee High is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pewaukee High?
10.3% of students at Pewaukee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pewaukee High?
The largest demographic group at Pewaukee High is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Pewaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pewaukee High?
Pewaukee High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Pewaukee High rank among public schools in Pewaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Pewaukee High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pewaukee, 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 Pewaukee School District?
Besides Pewaukee High, Pewaukee School District also operates Pewaukee Lake Elementary (748 students), Horizon School (647 students), and Asa Clark Middle (623 students). See the Pewaukee School District district page for the complete list.