- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550582000636
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Preble High held near 2,147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.7 → 128.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 550582000636 · Green Bay, WI High · LARGE · TRAD
2,149 enr · 17.1:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Middle (1,121 students)
Preble High held near 2,147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.7 → 128.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Preble High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Preble High
2,149 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
1,121 students
- East High
East High
1,119 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,025 students
- Red Smith K-8
Red Smith K-8
924 students
- West High 777
West High
777 students
What this shows Preble High reports 2,149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preble High compares
Preble 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Green Bay Area Public School District reports $15,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,119
- 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
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 (~2,149 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,125 (2022-23) → 2,147 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.