- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shawano, WI
Shawano High
Federal NCES profile for Shawano High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551362001780
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawano High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Shawano · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawano High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawano High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Shawano, WI.
School address
District: Shawano School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551362001780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Shawano High held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 551362001780 · Shawano, WI High · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 14.3:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillcrest Primary School (472 students)
Shawano High held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Shawano High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shawano High
702 students
- Hillcrest Prim
Hillcrest Primary School
472 students
- Shawano Commun
Shawano Community Middle
436 students
- Brener Element
Brener Elementary
389 students
- Leads Primary 80
Leads Primary Charter School
80 students
What this shows Shawano High reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawano High compares
Shawano 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,689
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.0%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Shawano High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawano School District reports $12,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawano High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawano Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brener Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leads Primary Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawano High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shawano High
How many students attend Shawano High?
Shawano High has 702 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shawano, WI. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawano High?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawano High is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shawano High?
36.1% of students at Shawano High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawano High?
The largest demographic group at Shawano High is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Shawano, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawano High?
Shawano High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Shawano High rank among public schools in Shawano?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawano High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Shawano, 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 Shawano on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawano School District?
Besides Shawano High, Shawano School District also operates Hillcrest Primary School (472 students), Shawano Community Middle (436 students), and Brener Elementary (389 students). See the Shawano School District district page for the complete list.