- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hammond, WI
Saint Croix Central High
Federal NCES profile for Saint Croix Central 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 550606000672
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Croix Central High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Croix Central High has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Central High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hammond, WI.
School address
District: Saint Croix Central School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550606000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Saint Croix Central High held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550606000672 · Hammond, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 15.7:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Croix Central Elementary (629 students)
Saint Croix Central High held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Saint Croix Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Croix Ce
Saint Croix Central Elementary
629 students
- This school
Saint Croix Central High
486 students
- Saint Croix Ce
Saint Croix Central Middle
476 students
- Saint Croix Vi
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc
275 students
What this shows Saint Croix Central High reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saint Croix Central High compares
Saint Croix Central 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$13,236
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 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Saint Croix Central High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Croix Central School District reports $13,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saint Croix Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Croix Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saint Croix Central High
How many students attend Saint Croix Central High?
Saint Croix Central High has 486 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hammond, WI. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Croix Central High is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saint Croix Central High?
13.2% of students at Saint Croix Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Croix Central High?
The largest demographic group at Saint Croix Central High is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Hammond, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Croix Central High?
Saint Croix Central 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 Saint Croix Central High rank among public schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Croix Central High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hammond, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Saint Croix Central School District?
Besides Saint Croix Central High, Saint Croix Central School District also operates Saint Croix Central Elementary (629 students), Saint Croix Central Middle (476 students), and Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc (275 students). See the Saint Croix Central School District district page for the complete list.