Enrollment
1,062
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · River Falls, WI
River Falls High
Federal NCES profile for River Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551305001724
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Falls High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in River Falls · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
River Falls High has class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Falls High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in River Falls, WI.
School address
District: River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551305001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Falls High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Falls High
River Falls High is a lower-poverty, large high school in River Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,062 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.8% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,062 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 125 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #110, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding River Falls School District spends $11,839 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among River Falls's high schools, it stands alongside Renaissance Charter Academy (49 students): River Falls High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.3:1).
River Falls School District also operates Meyer Middle (725 students) and Rocky Branch Elementary (441 students) alongside River Falls 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 Falls High compares
River Falls 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,062 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,062
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, River Falls High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Falls School District, which includes River Falls High.
$11,839
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 44.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 Falls High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Falls Public Montessori Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Falls High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in River Falls
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 (~1,062 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about River Falls High
How many students attend River Falls High?
River Falls High has 1,062 students enrolled. It is a high school in River Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Falls High is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Falls High?
13.8% of students at River Falls High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Falls High?
The largest demographic group at River Falls High is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Falls High?
River Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 River Falls High rank among public schools in River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, River Falls High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in River Falls, 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 River Falls on the city page.
Is River Falls High a good school?
River Falls High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 River Falls School District?
Besides River Falls High, River Falls School District also operates Meyer Middle (725 students), Rocky Branch Elementary (441 students), and Greenwood Elementary (409 students). See the River Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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