- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spooner, WI
Spooner High
Federal NCES profile for Spooner High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551422001848
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spooner High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Spooner · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spooner High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spooner High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spooner, WI.
School address
District: Spooner Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551422001848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Spooner High held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 551422001848 · Spooner, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 14.4:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Spooner Elementary (363 students)
Spooner High held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Spooner High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spooner Elemen
Spooner Elementary
363 students
- This school
Spooner High
361 students
- Spooner Middle
Spooner Middle
276 students
What this shows Spooner High reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spooner High compares
Spooner 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$15,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Spooner High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Spooner Area School District reports $15,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spooner High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spooner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spooner High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spooner High
How many students attend Spooner High?
Spooner High has 361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spooner, WI. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spooner High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spooner High is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spooner High?
41.0% of students at Spooner High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spooner High?
The largest demographic group at Spooner High is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Spooner, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spooner High?
Spooner High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Spooner High rank among public schools in Spooner?
By Resource Investment Index, Spooner High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spooner, 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 Spooner Area School District?
Besides Spooner High, Spooner Area School District also operates Spooner Elementary (363 students) and Spooner Middle (276 students). See the Spooner Area School District district page for the complete list.