- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Random Lake, WI
Random Lake High
Federal NCES profile for Random Lake High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551245001655
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Random Lake High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Random Lake · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Random Lake High has class sizes smaller than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Random Lake High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Random Lake, WI.
School address
District: Random Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551245001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Random Lake High shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 551245001655 · Random Lake, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 10.6:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Random Lake Elementary (292 students)
Random Lake High shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Random Lake High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Random Lake El
Random Lake Elementary
292 students
- This school
Random Lake High
212 students
- Random Lake Mi
Random Lake Middle
144 students
What this shows Random Lake High reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Random Lake High compares
Random Lake High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,377
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Random Lake High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Random Lake School District reports $14,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Random Lake High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Random Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Random Lake Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Random Lake High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Random Lake High
How many students attend Random Lake High?
Random Lake High has 212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Random Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Random Lake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Random Lake High is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Random Lake High?
21.6% of students at Random Lake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Random Lake High?
The largest demographic group at Random Lake High is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Random Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Random Lake High?
Random Lake High has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Random Lake High rank among public schools in Random Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Random Lake High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Random Lake, 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 Random Lake School District?
Besides Random Lake High, Random Lake School District also operates Random Lake Elementary (292 students) and Random Lake Middle (144 students). See the Random Lake School District district page for the complete list.