Enrollment
65
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School of Options & Applied Research High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at School of Options & Applied Research High
School of Options & Applied Research High is a small charter combined-grade school in Eagle River, Wisconsin, enrolling 65 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Wisconsin schools, with 65 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Eagle River's public schools, it stands alongside Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River (484 students): School of Options & Applied Research High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 11.8:1).
Northland Pines School District also operates Northland Pines High (543 students) and Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River (484 students) alongside School of Options & Applied Research 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 School of Options & Applied Research High compares
School of Options & Applied Research 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northland Pines School District, which includes School of Options & Applied Research High.
$16,727
Per student
+12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.2%
State 10.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Eagle River on the city page.
Is School of Options & Applied Research High a good school?
School of Options & Applied Research High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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