Enrollment
300
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shell Lake, WI
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Shell Lake Junior/Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551371001805
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Shell Lake · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shell Lake Junior/Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shell Lake, WI.
School address
District: Shell Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551371001805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shell Lake Junior/Senior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, enrolling 300 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 441 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #357, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Shell Lake's public schools, it stands alongside Shell Lake Primary (K-2) (131 students): Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 9.4:1).
Shell Lake School District also operates Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) (153 students) and Shell Lake Primary (K-2) (131 students) alongside Shell Lake Junior/Senior 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 Shell Lake Junior/Senior High compares
Shell Lake Junior/Senior 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$14,667
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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 90.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shell Lake School District, which includes Shell Lake Junior/Senior High.
$14,667
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 32.9%
Federal 10.9%
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 Shell Lake Junior/Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shell Lake Primary (K-2) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shell Lake Junior/Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Shell Lake
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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shell Lake Junior/Senior High
How many students attend Shell Lake Junior/Senior High?
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shell Lake, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Shell Lake Junior/Senior High?
41.8% of students at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shell Lake Junior/Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Shell Lake Junior/Senior High is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Shell Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shell Lake Junior/Senior High?
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Shell Lake Junior/Senior High rank among public schools in Shell Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Shell Lake Junior/Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shell Lake, 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 Shell Lake on the city page.
Is Shell Lake Junior/Senior High a good school?
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High earns 37/100 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 Shell Lake School District?
Besides Shell Lake Junior/Senior High, Shell Lake School District also operates Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) (153 students) and Shell Lake Primary (K-2) (131 students). See the Shell Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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