- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hazel Green, WI
Southwestern Wisconsin High
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Wisconsin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550630000696
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Wisconsin High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hazel Green · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Wisconsin High has class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Wisconsin High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, WI.
School address
District: Southwestern Wisconsin School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550630000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Southwestern Wisconsin High held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 550630000696 · Hazel Green, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 10.8:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary (281 students)
Southwestern Wisconsin High held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Wisconsin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern W
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
281 students
- This school
Southwestern Wisconsin High
151 students
- Southwestern W 96
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle
96 students
What this shows Southwestern Wisconsin High reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern Wisconsin High compares
Southwestern Wisconsin 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,554
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Southwestern Wisconsin High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Southwestern Wisconsin School District reports $14,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwestern Wisconsin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwestern Wisconsin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Wisconsin High
How many students attend Southwestern Wisconsin High?
Southwestern Wisconsin High has 151 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hazel Green, WI. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Wisconsin High is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Southwestern Wisconsin High?
23.1% of students at Southwestern Wisconsin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Wisconsin High?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Wisconsin High is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Hazel Green, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Wisconsin High?
Southwestern Wisconsin High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Southwestern Wisconsin High rank among public schools in Hazel Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Wisconsin High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, 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 Southwestern Wisconsin School District?
Besides Southwestern Wisconsin High, Southwestern Wisconsin School District also operates Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary (281 students) and Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle (96 students). See the Southwestern Wisconsin School District district page for the complete list.