- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waukesha, WI
South High
Federal NCES profile for South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551578002025
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South High has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
South High held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 551578002025 · Waukesha, WI High · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 11.4:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
South High held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 74.8 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
- West High
West High
1,167 students
- North High
North High
911 students
- This school
South High
833 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- Waukesha Stem
Waukesha Stem Academy
580 students
What this shows South High reports 833 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▲ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$12,969
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
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
White 40.0%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, South High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukesha Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Waukesha
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West High
Standard public school
1,167 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
North High
Standard public school
911 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
144 students 36:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
Standard public school
112 students
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special-education school
36 students 36:1 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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about South High
How many students attend South High?
South High has 833 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 879 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High?
The student-teacher ratio at South High is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 South High?
44.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South High?
South High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides South High, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and Butler Middle (786 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.