Enrollment
1,165
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pulaski, WI
Pulaski High
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551233001600
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pulaski · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski High has class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, WI.
School address
District: Pulaski Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551233001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pulaski High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pulaski High
Pulaski High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Pulaski, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,165 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,165 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pulaski Community School District also operates Pulaski Community Middle (846 students) and Glenbrook Elementary (519 students) alongside Pulaski 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 Pulaski High compares
Pulaski 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,165
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,136
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Pulaski High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pulaski Community School District, which includes Pulaski High.
$12,136
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 58.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Pulaski High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenbrook Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lannoye Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pulaski High
How many students attend Pulaski High?
Pulaski High has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pulaski, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski High is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pulaski High?
16.2% of students at Pulaski High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski High?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski High is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Pulaski, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski High?
Pulaski High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Pulaski High rank among public schools in Pulaski?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, 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 Pulaski on the city page.
Is Pulaski High a good school?
Pulaski High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Pulaski Community School District?
Besides Pulaski High, Pulaski Community School District also operates Pulaski Community Middle (846 students), Glenbrook Elementary (519 students), and Sunnyside Elementary (497 students). See the Pulaski Community School District district page for the complete list.
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