- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551707003365
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Wisconsin Rapids · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
River Cities High shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 551707003365 · Wisconsin Rapids, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 15.4:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High (1,337 students)
River Cities High shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River Cities High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,337 students
- Wisconsin Rapi
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
943 students
- Woodside Eleme 354
Woodside Elementary
354 students
- Howe Elementar 336
Howe Elementary
336 students
- Washington Ele 322
Washington Elementary
322 students
- This school 77
River Cities High
77 students
What this shows River Cities High reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Cities High compares
River Cities 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,912
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
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.
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
District finance for Wisconsin Rapids School District reports $14,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~77 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), down 10.
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 36/100 (typical 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 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.
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.