- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550582000638
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Southwest High held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.1 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 550582000638 · Green Bay, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,025 enr · 15.1:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Preble High (2,149 students)
Southwest High held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.1 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Southwest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preble High
Preble High
2,149 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
1,121 students
- East High
East High
1,119 students
- This school
Southwest High
1,025 students
- Red Smith K-8
Red Smith K-8
924 students
- West High 777
West High
777 students
What this shows Southwest High reports 1,025 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest High compares
Southwest 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,394
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 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.
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
District finance for Green Bay Area Public School District reports $15,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,025 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,079 (2022-23) → 1,069 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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 40/100 (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 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.
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.