- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rice Lake, WI
Rice Lake High
Federal NCES profile for Rice Lake High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551281001699
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rice Lake High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Rice Lake · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rice Lake High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rice Lake High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Rice Lake, WI.
School address
District: Rice Lake Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551281001699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Rice Lake High held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551281001699 · Rice Lake, WI High · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 13:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Rice Lake Middle (622 students)
Rice Lake High held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rice Lake High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rice Lake High
674 students
- Rice Lake Midd
Rice Lake Middle
622 students
- Tainter Elemen
Tainter Elementary
445 students
- Hilltop Elemen 251
Hilltop Elementary
251 students
- Haugen Element 83
Haugen Elementary
83 students
- Hilltop Day Ca 21
Hilltop Day Care and Preschool
21 students
What this shows Rice Lake High reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rice Lake High compares
Rice Lake 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$15,081
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Rice Lake High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Rice Lake Area School District reports $15,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rice Lake High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tainter Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haugen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Day Care and Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rice Lake High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rice Lake High
How many students attend Rice Lake High?
Rice Lake High has 674 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rice Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Lake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice Lake High is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Rice Lake High?
28.7% of students at Rice Lake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rice Lake High?
The largest demographic group at Rice Lake High is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Rice Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rice Lake High?
Rice Lake High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rice Lake High rank among public schools in Rice Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Rice Lake High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Rice Lake, 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 Rice Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Rice Lake Area School District?
Besides Rice Lake High, Rice Lake Area School District also operates Rice Lake Middle (622 students), Tainter Elementary (445 students), and Hilltop Elementary (251 students). See the Rice Lake Area School District district page for the complete list.