Enrollment
358
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kenosha, WI
Reuther Central High
Federal NCES profile for Reuther Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550732000822
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reuther Central High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Reuther Central High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reuther Central High ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+118% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reuther Central High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reuther Central High
Reuther Central High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enrolling 358 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.9% of students qualify for free meals, 118% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 358 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 143 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 98.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 73 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 358 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kenosha's high schools, it stands alongside Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students): Reuther Central High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 17.6:1).
Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students) and Bradford High (1,453 students) alongside Reuther Central 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 Reuther Central High compares
Reuther Central 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 118% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
98.3%
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
$14,309
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 24.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Reuther Central High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Reuther Central High.
$14,309
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 Reuther Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reuther Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Kenosha
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Indian Trail High School and Academy
Standard public school
1,902 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Bradford High
Standard public school
1,453 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Tremper High
Standard public school
1,417 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Kenosha High School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational / career-technical school
80 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Project
Alternative education program
22 students 22:1 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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Reuther Central High
How many students attend Reuther Central High?
Reuther Central High has 358 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reuther Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Reuther Central High is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Reuther Central High?
83.9% of students at Reuther Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reuther Central High?
The largest demographic group at Reuther Central High is White at 33.2% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reuther Central High?
Reuther Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reuther Central High rank among high schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Reuther Central High ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Kenosha, 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 Kenosha on the city page.
Is Reuther Central High a good school?
Reuther Central High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 Kenosha School District?
Besides Reuther Central High, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.
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