Enrollment
735
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551194001562
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 61
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plymouth High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plymouth High
Plymouth High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Plymouth, Wisconsin, enrolling 735 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 91% of state schools at 735 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 92 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Plymouth's high schools, it stands alongside Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (34 students): Plymouth High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 11.3:1).
Plymouth Joint School District also operates Riverview Middle (555 students) and Parkview Elementary (252 students) alongside Plymouth 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 Plymouth High compares
Plymouth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth Joint School District, which includes Plymouth High.
$12,789
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 44.4%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~735 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Plymouth High a good school?
Plymouth High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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