Enrollment
1,065
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Slinger, WI
Slinger High
Federal NCES profile for Slinger High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551395001821
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slinger High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Slinger · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Slinger High has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slinger High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Slinger, WI.
School address
District: Slinger School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551395001821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slinger High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slinger High
Slinger High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Slinger, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,065 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Wisconsin schools and 17% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,065 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Slinger School District spends $11,250 per pupil, 25% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Slinger School District also operates Slinger Middle (740 students) and Slinger Elementary (571 students) alongside Slinger 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 Slinger High compares
Slinger 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,065
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$11,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Slinger High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Slinger School District, which includes Slinger High.
$11,250
Per student
-25%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.6%
State 38.6%
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 Slinger High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slinger Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slinger Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Addison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allenton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slinger High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,065 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Slinger High
How many students attend Slinger High?
Slinger High has 1,065 students enrolled. It is a high school in Slinger, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slinger High?
The student-teacher ratio at Slinger High is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slinger High?
13.0% of students at Slinger High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slinger High?
The largest demographic group at Slinger High is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Slinger, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slinger High?
Slinger High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Slinger High rank among public schools in Slinger?
By Resource Investment Index, Slinger High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Slinger, 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 Slinger on the city page.
Is Slinger High a good school?
Slinger High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Slinger School District?
Besides Slinger High, Slinger School District also operates Slinger Middle (740 students), Slinger Elementary (571 students), and Addison Elementary (441 students). See the Slinger School District district page for the complete list.
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