- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sun Prairie, WI
Sun Prairie West High
Federal NCES profile for Sun Prairie West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551464003162
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Prairie West High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Prairie West High has class sizes larger than 73% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Prairie West High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464003162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Sun Prairie West High held near 1,333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 551464003162 · Sun Prairie, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,325 enr · 15.1:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
Sun Prairie West High held near 1,333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sun Prairie West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Prairie Ea
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- This school
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- Patrick Marsh
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- Token Springs 472
Token Springs Elementary
472 students
What this shows Sun Prairie West High reports 1,325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Prairie West High compares
Sun Prairie West 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,325
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,689
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.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Sun Prairie West High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sun Prairie West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Token Springs Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Prairie West High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Sun Prairie
2 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 (~1,325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Prairie West High
How many students attend Sun Prairie West High?
Sun Prairie West High has 1,325 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,294 (2022-23) → 1,333 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Prairie West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Prairie West High is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Prairie West High?
26.8% of students at Sun Prairie West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Prairie West High?
The largest demographic group at Sun Prairie West High is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Prairie West High?
Sun Prairie West High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sun Prairie West High rank among high schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Prairie West High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sun Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Sun Prairie West High, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Prairie View Middle (699 students), and Patrick Marsh Middle (581 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.