Enrollment
1,478
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stevens Point, WI
Stevens Point Area Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Stevens Point Area Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551449001880
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevens Point Area Senior High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevens Point Area Senior High has class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevens Point Area Senior High ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevens Point Area Senior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevens Point Area Senior High
Stevens Point Area Senior High is a large high school in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,478 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,478 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Stevens Point's high schools, it stands alongside Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning (77 students): Stevens Point Area Senior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 19.3:1).
Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students) and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students) alongside Stevens Point Area Senior 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 Stevens Point Area Senior High compares
Stevens Point Area Senior 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,478 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,478
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$13,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Stevens Point Area Senior High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stevens Point Area Public School District, which includes Stevens Point Area Senior High.
$13,921
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 47.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Stevens Point Area Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevens Point Area Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Stevens Point
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stevens Point Area Senior High
How many students attend Stevens Point Area Senior High?
Stevens Point Area Senior High has 1,478 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevens Point Area Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevens Point Area Senior High is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stevens Point Area Senior High?
27.2% of students at Stevens Point Area Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevens Point Area Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Stevens Point Area Senior High is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevens Point Area Senior High?
Stevens Point Area Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Stevens Point Area Senior High rank among public schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevens Point Area Senior High ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Stevens Point, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stevens Point on the city page.
Is Stevens Point Area Senior High a good school?
Stevens Point Area Senior High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Stevens Point Area Senior High, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (522 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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