Enrollment
1,025
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Green Bay, WI
Southwest High
Federal NCES profile for Southwest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550582000638
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest High has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582000638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest High
Southwest High is a large high school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,025 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.6% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,025 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Green Bay's high schools, it stands alongside Preble High (2,149 students): Southwest High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 17.1:1).
Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students) and Edison Middle (1,121 students) alongside Southwest High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southwest High compares
Southwest 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▲ 0% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,025
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
Asian 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Southwest High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Bay Area Public School District, which includes Southwest High.
$16,179
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southwest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Smith K-8 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Green Bay
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Preble High
Standard public school
2,149 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Bay Port High
Standard public school
1,966 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
East High
Standard public school
1,119 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Ashwaubenon High
Standard public school
1,024 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
West High
Standard public school
777 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Green Bay Correctional Institution
Alternative education program
19 students 19:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,025 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southwest High
How many students attend Southwest High?
Southwest High has 1,025 students enrolled. It is a high school in Green Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest High is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest High?
38.6% of students at Southwest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest High?
The largest demographic group at Southwest High is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest High?
Southwest High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwest High rank among high schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Green Bay, 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 Green Bay on the city page.
Is Southwest High a good school?
Southwest High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides Southwest High, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students), Edison Middle (1,121 students), and East High (1,119 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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