- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plymouth, WI
Plymouth High
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551194001562
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymouth High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Plymouth, WI.
School address
District: Plymouth Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551194001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Plymouth High held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 551194001562 · Plymouth, WI High · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 13.1:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Middle (555 students)
Plymouth High held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Plymouth High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plymouth High
735 students
- Riverview Midd
Riverview Middle
555 students
- Parkview Eleme 252
Parkview Elementary
252 students
- Horizon Elemen 245
Horizon Elementary
245 students
- Fairview Eleme 213
Fairview Elementary
213 students
What this shows Plymouth High reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plymouth High compares
Plymouth 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 | 19.3% | ▼ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
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
27.9%
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
$12,891
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Plymouth High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plymouth Joint School District reports $12,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plymouth High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools in Plymouth
1 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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth High
How many students attend Plymouth High?
Plymouth High has 735 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plymouth, WI. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth High?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth 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 Plymouth High?
19.3% of students at Plymouth High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth High?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth High is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Plymouth, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth High?
Plymouth High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Plymouth High rank among public schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth Joint School District?
Besides Plymouth High, Plymouth Joint School District also operates Riverview Middle (555 students), Parkview Elementary (252 students), and Horizon Elementary (245 students). See the Plymouth Joint School District district page for the complete list.