Enrollment
486
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550606000672
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 46
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saint Croix Central High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saint Croix Central High
Saint Croix Central High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hammond, Wisconsin, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 486 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 371 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Saint Croix Central School District also operates Saint Croix Central Elementary (629 students) and Saint Croix Central Middle (476 students) alongside Saint Croix Central 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 Saint Croix Central High compares
Saint Croix Central 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,301
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Croix Central School District, which includes Saint Croix Central High.
$12,301
Per student
-18%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 47.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 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
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Hammond on the city page.
Is Saint Croix Central High a good school?
Saint Croix Central High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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