- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Potosi, WI
Potosi High
Federal NCES profile for Potosi High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551209001576
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potosi High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Potosi · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Potosi High has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potosi High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Potosi, WI.
School address
District: Potosi School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551209001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Potosi High held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551209001576 · Potosi, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 9.7:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Potosi Elementary (166 students)
Potosi High held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Potosi High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Potosi Element
Potosi Elementary
166 students
- This school
Potosi High
107 students
- Potosi Middle 66
Potosi Middle
66 students
What this shows Potosi High reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potosi High compares
Potosi 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$19,506
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.0, Potosi High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Potosi School District reports $19,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potosi High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potosi Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potosi High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potosi High
How many students attend Potosi High?
Potosi High has 107 students enrolled. It is a high school in Potosi, WI. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potosi High?
The student-teacher ratio at Potosi High is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Potosi High?
29.0% of students at Potosi High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potosi High?
The largest demographic group at Potosi High is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Potosi, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potosi High?
Potosi High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Potosi High rank among public schools in Potosi?
By Resource Investment Index, Potosi High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Potosi, 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 Potosi School District?
Besides Potosi High, Potosi School District also operates Potosi Elementary (166 students) and Potosi Middle (66 students). See the Potosi School District district page for the complete list.