- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551365001797
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
South High held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.4 → 71.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551365001797 · Sheboygan, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 14.7:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,482 students)
South High held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.4 → 71.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
South High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,482 students
- This school
South High
1,075 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
617 students
- Urban Middle 568
Urban Middle
568 students
- Early Learning 521
Early Learning Center
521 students
- Wilson Element 472
Wilson Elementary
472 students
What this shows South High reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How South High compares
South 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,962
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
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.
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
District finance for Sheboygan Area School District reports $13,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,075 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,131 (2022-23) → 1,123 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 42/100 (typical 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 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.
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.