Enrollment
1,075
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sheboygan, WI
South High
Federal NCES profile for South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551365001797
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Sheboygan · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Sheboygan, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551365001797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at South High
South High is a large high school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,075 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,075 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Sheboygan's high schools, it stands alongside North High (1,482 students): South High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students) and Horace Mann Middle (617 students) alongside South 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 South High compares
South 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,944
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
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 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 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Asian 22.7%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, South High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheboygan Area School District, which includes South High.
$13,944
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.8%
Federal 13.3%
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 South High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urban Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Sheboygan
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North High
Standard public school
1,482 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Central High
Standard public school
183 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
George D Warriner High School for Personalized Learning
Standard public school
123 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Etude High
Standard public school
77 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,075 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South High
How many students attend South High?
South High has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sheboygan, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High?
The student-teacher ratio at South High is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South High?
44.5% of students at South High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South High?
The largest demographic group at South High is White at 36.6% of enrollment, in Sheboygan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South High?
South High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 South High rank among high schools in Sheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Sheboygan, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sheboygan on the city page.
Is South High a good school?
South High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Sheboygan Area School District?
Besides South High, Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students), Horace Mann Middle (617 students), and Urban Middle (568 students). See the Sheboygan Area School District district page for the complete list.
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