- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Wing, WI
South Shore Jr/Sr High
Federal NCES profile for South Shore Jr/Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551203001574
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Shore Jr/Sr High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 91
- students enrolled
South Shore Jr/Sr High has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Shore School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551203001574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 551203001574 · Port Wing, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 11.4:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: South Shore Elementary (102 students)
South Shore Jr/Sr High CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How South Shore Jr/Sr High compares
South Shore Jr/Sr 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 88% | - | - |
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.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
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
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,323
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, South Shore Jr/Sr High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Shore School District, which includes South Shore Jr/Sr High.
$23,323
Per student
+49%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $15,645
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 77.5%
State 12.7%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Shore Jr/Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Shore Jr/Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Port Wing
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~91 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Shore Jr/Sr High
How many students attend South Shore Jr/Sr High?
South Shore Jr/Sr High has 91 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Wing, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shore Jr/Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shore Jr/Sr 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 Shore Jr/Sr High?
33.3% of students at South Shore Jr/Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Shore Jr/Sr High?
The largest demographic group at South Shore Jr/Sr High is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Port Wing, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Shore Jr/Sr High?
South Shore Jr/Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in South Shore School District?
Besides South Shore Jr/Sr High, South Shore School District also operates South Shore Elementary (102 students). See the South Shore School District district page for the complete list.
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