Enrollment
590
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Seymour, WI
Seymour High
Federal NCES profile for Seymour High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551353001773
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seymour High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Seymour High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Seymour, WI.
School address
District: Seymour Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551353001773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seymour High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seymour High
Seymour High is a large high school in Seymour, Wisconsin, enrolling 590 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 590 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 421 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Seymour Community School District also operates Rock Ledge Elementary (553 students) and Black Creek Elementary (345 students) alongside Seymour 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 Seymour High compares
Seymour 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$14,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 75.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Seymour High is more 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 Seymour Community School District, which includes Seymour High.
$14,874
Per student
0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 60.4%
Federal 12.3%
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 Seymour High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Ledge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seymour Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seymour High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~590 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Seymour High
How many students attend Seymour High?
Seymour High has 590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seymour, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour High is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seymour High?
25.3% of students at Seymour High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour High?
The largest demographic group at Seymour High is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Seymour, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seymour High?
Seymour High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Seymour High rank among public schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Seymour, 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 Seymour on the city page.
Is Seymour High a good school?
Seymour High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Seymour Community School District?
Besides Seymour High, Seymour Community School District also operates Rock Ledge Elementary (553 students), Black Creek Elementary (345 students), and Seymour Middle (284 students). See the Seymour Community School District district page for the complete list.
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