- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Richland Center High shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 551296001707 · Richland Center, WI Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 12.2:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland Center Primary School (301 students)
Richland Center High shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Richland Center High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richland Center High
512 students
- Richland Cente
Richland Center Primary School
301 students
- Richland Cente
Richland Center Intermediate School
275 students
- Richland Onlin 12
Richland Online Academy
12 students
What this shows Richland Center High reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Center High compares
Richland Center High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,365
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), down 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.