- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Milwaukee, WI
South Milwaukee High
Federal NCES profile for South Milwaukee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551404001832
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Milwaukee High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in South Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Milwaukee High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Milwaukee High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in South Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: South Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551404001832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
South Milwaukee High held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.1 → 69.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551404001832 · South Milwaukee, WI High · MID · TRAD
920 enr · 12.6:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Milwaukee Middle (610 students)
South Milwaukee High held near 979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.1 → 69.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
South Milwaukee High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Milwaukee High
920 students
- South Milwauke
South Milwaukee Middle
610 students
- Rawson Element
Rawson Elementary
371 students
- Blakewood Elem 314
Blakewood Elementary
314 students
- Lakeview Eleme 274
Lakeview Elementary
274 students
- E W Luther Ele 197
E W Luther Elementary
197 students
What this shows South Milwaukee High reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Milwaukee High compares
South Milwaukee 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$14,914
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, South Milwaukee High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for South Milwaukee School District reports $14,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Milwaukee High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rawson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blakewood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E W Luther Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Milwaukee High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~920 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Milwaukee High
How many students attend South Milwaukee High?
South Milwaukee High has 920 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 979 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Milwaukee High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Milwaukee High is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Milwaukee High?
43.6% of students at South Milwaukee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Milwaukee High?
The largest demographic group at South Milwaukee High is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in South Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Milwaukee High?
South Milwaukee High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Milwaukee High rank among public schools in South Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, South Milwaukee High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in South Milwaukee, 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 South Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in South Milwaukee School District?
Besides South Milwaukee High, South Milwaukee School District also operates South Milwaukee Middle (610 students), Rawson Elementary (371 students), and Blakewood Elementary (314 students). See the South Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.