- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Washington, WI
Port Washington High
Federal NCES profile for Port Washington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551200001568
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Washington High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Port Washington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Washington High has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Washington High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Port Washington, WI.
School address
District: Port Washington-Saukville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551200001568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Port Washington High held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 551200001568 · Port Washington, WI High · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 15.9:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson Middle (677 students)
Port Washington High held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Port Washington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Port Washington High
809 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
677 students
- Dunwiddie Elem
Dunwiddie Elementary
324 students
- Saukville Elem 303
Saukville Elementary
303 students
- Lincoln Elemen 302
Lincoln Elementary
302 students
What this shows Port Washington High reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Washington High compares
Port Washington 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,300
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Port Washington High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Port Washington-Saukville School District reports $13,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Washington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunwiddie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saukville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Washington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Washington High
How many students attend Port Washington High?
Port Washington High has 809 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Washington, WI. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Washington High is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Washington High?
18.8% of students at Port Washington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Washington High?
The largest demographic group at Port Washington High is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Port Washington, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Washington High?
Port Washington High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Port Washington High rank among public schools in Port Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Washington High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Port Washington, 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 Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Besides Port Washington High, Port Washington-Saukville School District also operates Thomas Jefferson Middle (677 students), Dunwiddie Elementary (324 students), and Saukville Elementary (303 students). See the Port Washington-Saukville School District district page for the complete list.