- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551449001880
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Stevens Point Area Senior High held near 1,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.4 → 93.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 551449001880 · Stevens Point, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,478 enr · 15.2:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students)
Stevens Point Area Senior High held near 1,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.4 → 93.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Stevens Point Area Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- P J Jacobs Jun
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- Plover-Whiting 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- Washington Ele 443
Washington Elementary
443 students
What this shows Stevens Point Area Senior High reports 1,478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stevens Point Area Senior High compares
Stevens Point Area Senior 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,462 (2022-23) → 1,458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.