Enrollment
889
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reedsburg, WI
Reedsburg Area High
Federal NCES profile for Reedsburg Area High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551266001664
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reedsburg Area High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Reedsburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Reedsburg Area High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reedsburg Area High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Reedsburg, WI.
School address
District: Reedsburg School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551266001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reedsburg Area High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reedsburg Area High
Reedsburg Area High is a large high school in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, enrolling 889 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.8% 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 94% of state schools at 889 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 186 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Reedsburg School District also operates Webb Middle (572 students) and Prairie Ridge Intermediate (505 students) alongside Reedsburg Area 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 Reedsburg Area High compares
Reedsburg Area 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$13,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 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 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Reedsburg Area High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reedsburg School District, which includes Reedsburg Area High.
$13,952
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 51.6%
Federal 13.5%
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 Reedsburg Area High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pineview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 4k Community-Based | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reedsburg Area High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Reedsburg Area High
How many students attend Reedsburg Area High?
Reedsburg Area High has 889 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reedsburg, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reedsburg Area High?
The student-teacher ratio at Reedsburg Area High is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reedsburg Area High?
31.8% of students at Reedsburg Area High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reedsburg Area High?
The largest demographic group at Reedsburg Area High is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Reedsburg, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reedsburg Area High?
Reedsburg Area High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Reedsburg Area High rank among public schools in Reedsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Reedsburg Area High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Reedsburg, 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 Reedsburg on the city page.
Is Reedsburg Area High a good school?
Reedsburg Area High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Reedsburg School District?
Besides Reedsburg Area High, Reedsburg School District also operates Webb Middle (572 students), Prairie Ridge Intermediate (505 students), and Pineview Elementary (390 students). See the Reedsburg School District district page for the complete list.
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