Enrollment
512
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland Center, WI
Richland Center High
Federal NCES profile for Richland Center High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551296001707
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Center High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Richland Center · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Center High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Center High ranks #2 of 4 schools in Richland Center, WI.
School address
District: Richland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551296001707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland Center High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland Center High
Richland Center High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Richland Center, Wisconsin, enrolling 512 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 512 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 370 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #169.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 512 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Richland Center's public schools, it stands alongside Richland Center Primary School (301 students): Richland Center High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 11.1:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland Center Primary School (301 students) and Richland Center Intermediate School (275 students) alongside Richland Center 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 Richland Center High compares
Richland Center 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$15,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Richland Center High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Richland Center High.
$15,098
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 49.6%
Federal 12.2%
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 Richland Center High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Center Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Center Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richland Online Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Center High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Richland Center
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richland Center High
How many students attend Richland Center High?
Richland Center High has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland Center, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Center High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Center High is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Richland Center High?
41.2% of students at Richland Center High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Center High?
The largest demographic group at Richland Center High is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Richland Center, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Center High?
Richland Center High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Richland Center High rank among schools in Richland Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Center High ranks #2 of 4 schools in Richland Center, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richland Center on the city page.
Is Richland Center High a good school?
Richland Center High earns 43/100 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 Richland School District?
Besides Richland Center High, Richland School District also operates Richland Center Primary School (301 students), Richland Center Intermediate School (275 students), and Richland Online Academy (12 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.
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