Enrollment
77
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
River Cities High
Federal NCES profile for River Cities High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551707003365
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Cities High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Wisconsin Rapids · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
River Cities High has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Cities High ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551707003365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Cities High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Cities High
River Cities High is a higher-need, small high school in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, enrolling 77 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 74.4% of students qualify for free meals, 93% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 77 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #11.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wisconsin Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside Lincoln High (1,337 students): River Cities High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 16.5:1).
Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students) and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students) alongside River Cities 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 River Cities High compares
River Cities 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 93% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.4%
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
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 79.2%
African American 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, River Cities High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wisconsin Rapids School District, which includes River Cities High.
$14,103
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 River Cities High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Cities High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Wisconsin Rapids
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Cities High
How many students attend River Cities High?
River Cities High has 77 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Cities High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Cities High is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Cities High?
74.4% of students at River Cities High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Cities High?
The largest demographic group at River Cities High is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Cities High?
River Cities High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Cities High rank among public schools in Wisconsin Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, River Cities High ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, 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 Wisconsin Rapids on the city page.
Is River Cities High a good school?
River Cities High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Besides River Cities High, Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students), Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students), and Woodside Elementary (354 students). See the Wisconsin Rapids School District district page for the complete list.
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