- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stoughton, WI
Stoughton High
Federal NCES profile for Stoughton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551455001886
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stoughton High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Stoughton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stoughton High has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stoughton High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Stoughton, WI.
School address
District: Stoughton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551455001886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Stoughton High held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.2 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 551455001886 · Stoughton, WI High · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 11.6:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: River Bluff Middle (569 students)
Stoughton High held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.2 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Stoughton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stoughton High
834 students
- River Bluff Mi
River Bluff Middle
569 students
- Fox Prairie El
Fox Prairie Elementary
443 students
- Sandhill Eleme
Sandhill Elementary
411 students
- Kegonsa Elemen 304
Kegonsa Elementary
304 students
- Sasd 4k 174
Sasd 4k
174 students
What this shows Stoughton High reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stoughton High compares
Stoughton 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,363
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
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Stoughton High is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stoughton Area School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stoughton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bluff Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandhill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kegonsa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sasd 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stoughton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~834 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stoughton High
How many students attend Stoughton High?
Stoughton High has 834 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stoughton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stoughton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stoughton High is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Stoughton High?
20.9% of students at Stoughton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stoughton High?
The largest demographic group at Stoughton High is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Stoughton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stoughton High?
Stoughton High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Stoughton High rank among public schools in Stoughton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stoughton High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Stoughton, 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 Stoughton on the city page.
What other schools are in Stoughton Area School District?
Besides Stoughton High, Stoughton Area School District also operates River Bluff Middle (569 students), Fox Prairie Elementary (443 students), and Sandhill Elementary (411 students). See the Stoughton Area School District district page for the complete list.