- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brussels, WI
Southern Door High
Federal NCES profile for Southern Door High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551413001834
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Door High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brussels · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Door High has class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Door High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brussels, WI.
School address
District: Southern Door County School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551413001834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Southern Door High held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 551413001834 · Brussels, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 10.1:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Door Elementary (482 students)
Southern Door High held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Southern Door High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Door
Southern Door Elementary
482 students
- This school
Southern Door High
304 students
- Southern Door
Southern Door Middle
205 students
What this shows Southern Door High reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Door High compares
Southern Door 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$14,931
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Southern Door High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Southern Door County School District reports $14,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Door High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Door Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Door Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Door High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Door High
How many students attend Southern Door High?
Southern Door High has 304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brussels, WI. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Door High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Door High is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Southern Door High?
26.3% of students at Southern Door High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Door High?
The largest demographic group at Southern Door High is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Brussels, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Door High?
Southern Door High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Southern Door High rank among public schools in Brussels?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Door High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brussels, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southern Door County School District?
Besides Southern Door High, Southern Door County School District also operates Southern Door Elementary (482 students) and Southern Door Middle (205 students). See the Southern Door County School District district page for the complete list.