- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle River, WI
School of Options & Applied Research High
Federal NCES profile for School of Options & Applied Research High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550386003013Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Options & Applied Research High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Eagle River · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Options & Applied Research High has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Options & Applied Research High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eagle River, WI.
School address
District: Northland Pines School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550386003013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
School of Options & Applied Research High grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+128.1%).
Teacher FTE added 4.1 → 4.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 550386003013 · Eagle River, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
65 enr · 16.3:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland Pines High (543 students)
School of Options & Applied Research High grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+128.1%). Teacher FTE added 4.1 → 4.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
School of Options & Applied Research High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland Pine
Northland Pines High
543 students
- Northland Pine
Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River
484 students
- Northland Pine 182
Northland Pines Middle
182 students
- Northland Pine 87
Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain
87 students
- Northland Pine 69
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc)
69 students
- This school 65
School of Options & Applied Research High
65 students
What this shows School of Options & Applied Research High reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of Options & Applied Research High compares
School of Options & Applied Research High is a growing 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, School of Options & Applied Research High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Northland Pines School District reports $17,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School of Options & Applied Research High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northland Pines Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Options & Applied Research High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Eagle River
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about School of Options & Applied Research High
How many students attend School of Options & Applied Research High?
School of Options & Applied Research High has 65 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle River, WI. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Options & Applied Research High?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Options & Applied Research High is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School of Options & Applied Research High?
40.6% of students at School of Options & Applied Research High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Options & Applied Research High?
The largest demographic group at School of Options & Applied Research High is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Eagle River, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Options & Applied Research High?
School of Options & Applied Research High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 School of Options & Applied Research High rank among public schools in Eagle River?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Options & Applied Research High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eagle River, 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 Northland Pines School District?
Besides School of Options & Applied Research High, Northland Pines School District also operates Northland Pines High (543 students), Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River (484 students), and Northland Pines Middle (182 students). See the Northland Pines School District district page for the complete list.