- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rhinelander, WI
Rhinelander High
Federal NCES profile for Rhinelander High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551272001682
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rhinelander High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Rhinelander · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rhinelander High has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rhinelander High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Rhinelander, WI.
School address
District: Rhinelander School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551272001682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Rhinelander High held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 551272001682 · Rhinelander, WI High · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 17.2:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: James Williams Middle (454 students)
Rhinelander High held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rhinelander High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rhinelander High
757 students
- James Williams
James Williams Middle
454 students
- Crescent Eleme
Crescent Elementary
384 students
- Central Elemen 269
Central Elementary
269 students
- Pelican Elemen 263
Pelican Elementary
263 students
- Northwoods Com 97
Northwoods Community Elementary
97 students
What this shows Rhinelander High reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rhinelander High compares
Rhinelander 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,312
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Rhinelander High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Rhinelander School District reports $17,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rhinelander High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Williams Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pelican Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwoods Community Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rhinelander High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rhinelander High
How many students attend Rhinelander High?
Rhinelander High has 757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rhinelander, WI. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rhinelander High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rhinelander High is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rhinelander High?
35.2% of students at Rhinelander High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rhinelander High?
The largest demographic group at Rhinelander High is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Rhinelander, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rhinelander High?
Rhinelander High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rhinelander High rank among public schools in Rhinelander?
By Resource Investment Index, Rhinelander High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Rhinelander, 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 Rhinelander on the city page.
What other schools are in Rhinelander School District?
Besides Rhinelander High, Rhinelander School District also operates James Williams Middle (454 students), Crescent Elementary (384 students), and Central Elementary (269 students). See the Rhinelander School District district page for the complete list.