Enrollment
2,149
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Green Bay, WI
Preble High
Federal NCES profile for Preble High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550582000636
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preble High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Preble High has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preble High ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582000636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preble High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preble High
Preble High is a large high school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 2,149 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Wisconsin schools and 19% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.9% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,149 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Green Bay's high schools, it stands alongside Bay Port High (1,966 students): Preble High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 17.1:1).
Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Edison Middle (1,121 students) and East High (1,119 students) alongside Preble 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 Preble High compares
Preble 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,149 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,149
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Asian 9.3%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Preble High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Bay Area Public School District, which includes Preble High.
$16,179
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 Preble High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Smith K-8 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preble High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Green Bay
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Bay Port High
Standard public school
1,966 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
East High
Standard public school
1,119 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Southwest High
Standard public school
1,025 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ashwaubenon High
Standard public school
1,024 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
West High
Standard public school
777 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Green Bay Correctional Institution
Alternative education program
19 students 19:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Preble High
How many students attend Preble High?
Preble High has 2,149 students enrolled. It is a high school in Green Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preble High?
The student-teacher ratio at Preble High is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preble High?
36.9% of students at Preble High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preble High?
The largest demographic group at Preble High is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preble High?
Preble High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Preble High rank among high schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Preble High ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Green Bay on the city page.
Is Preble High a good school?
Preble High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides Preble High, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Edison Middle (1,121 students), East High (1,119 students), and Southwest High (1,025 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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