- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Somerset, WI
Somerset High
Federal NCES profile for Somerset High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551401001825
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Somerset, WI.
School address
District: Somerset School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551401001825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Somerset High held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 551401001825 · Somerset, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.2:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset Elementary (577 students)
Somerset High held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Somerset High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerset Eleme
Somerset Elementary
577 students
- This school
Somerset High
453 students
- Somerset Middl
Somerset Middle
415 students
What this shows Somerset High reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset High compares
Somerset 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Somerset High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Somerset School District reports $14,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset High
How many students attend Somerset High?
Somerset High has 453 students enrolled. It is a high school in Somerset, WI. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset High?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset High is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Somerset High?
17.7% of students at Somerset High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset High?
The largest demographic group at Somerset High is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Somerset, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset High?
Somerset High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Somerset High rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Somerset, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Somerset School District?
Besides Somerset High, Somerset School District also operates Somerset Elementary (577 students) and Somerset Middle (415 students). See the Somerset School District district page for the complete list.