- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ripon, WI
Ripon High
Federal NCES profile for Ripon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551302001718
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripon High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Ripon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ripon High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripon High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Ripon, WI.
School address
District: Ripon Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551302001718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ripon High held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 551302001718 · Ripon, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.3:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Journey (398 students)
Ripon High held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ripon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ripon High
426 students
- Journey
Journey
398 students
- Ripon Middle
Ripon Middle
302 students
- Odyssey Academ
Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
266 students
- Barlow Park Ch 169
Barlow Park Charter School
169 students
- Quest Charter 157
Quest Charter School
157 students
What this shows Ripon High reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripon High compares
Ripon 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$13,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Ripon High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ripon Area School District reports $13,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ripon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barlow Park Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quest Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ripon High
How many students attend Ripon High?
Ripon High has 426 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ripon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripon High is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Ripon High?
23.3% of students at Ripon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripon High?
The largest demographic group at Ripon High is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Ripon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripon High?
Ripon High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ripon High rank among public schools in Ripon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripon High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Ripon, 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 Ripon on the city page.
What other schools are in Ripon Area School District?
Besides Ripon High, Ripon Area School District also operates Journey (398 students), Ripon Middle (302 students), and Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning (266 students). See the Ripon Area School District district page for the complete list.