Enrollment
1,325
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sun Prairie West High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sun Prairie West High
Sun Prairie West High is a large high school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,325 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,325 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Among Sun Prairie's high schools, it stands alongside Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students): Sun Prairie West High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.7:1).
Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students) and Prairie View Middle (699 students) alongside Sun Prairie West 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 Sun Prairie West High compares
Sun Prairie West 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,670
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sun Prairie Area School District, which includes Sun Prairie West High.
$14,670
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 43.6%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~1,325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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.
Is Sun Prairie West High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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