Enrollment
1,256
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Superior, WI
Superior High
Federal NCES profile for Superior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551467001918
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Superior High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Superior · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Superior High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Superior High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Superior, WI.
School address
District: Superior School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551467001918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Superior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Superior High
Superior High is a large high school in Superior, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,256 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.8% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,256 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Superior School District also operates Superior Middle (888 students) and Northern Lights Elementary (453 students) alongside Superior 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 Superior High compares
Superior 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,256
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$14,747
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 85.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Superior High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Superior School District, which includes Superior High.
$14,747
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 52.2%
Federal 11.9%
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 Superior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Lights Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Lakes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Superior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Superior High
How many students attend Superior High?
Superior High has 1,256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Superior, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior High is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Superior High?
37.8% of students at Superior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Superior High?
The largest demographic group at Superior High is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Superior, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Superior High?
Superior High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Superior High rank among public schools in Superior?
By Resource Investment Index, Superior High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Superior, 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 Superior on the city page.
Is Superior High a good school?
Superior High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Superior School District?
Besides Superior High, Superior School District also operates Superior Middle (888 students), Northern Lights Elementary (453 students), and Cooper Elementary (363 students). See the Superior School District district page for the complete list.
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