- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tomahawk, WI
Tomahawk High
Federal NCES profile for Tomahawk High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551494001947
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomahawk High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tomahawk · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomahawk High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tomahawk, WI.
School address
District: Tomahawk School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551494001947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Tomahawk High held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 551494001947 · Tomahawk, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 14.8:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomahawk Elementary (512 students)
Tomahawk High held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tomahawk High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomahawk Eleme
Tomahawk Elementary
512 students
- This school
Tomahawk High
371 students
- Tomahawk Middl
Tomahawk Middle
259 students
What this shows Tomahawk High reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomahawk High compares
Tomahawk 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,039
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Tomahawk High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tomahawk School District reports $14,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tomahawk High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomahawk Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomahawk High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tomahawk High
How many students attend Tomahawk High?
Tomahawk High has 371 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tomahawk, WI. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk High is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tomahawk High?
24.3% of students at Tomahawk High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomahawk High?
The largest demographic group at Tomahawk High is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Tomahawk, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomahawk High?
Tomahawk High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Tomahawk High rank among public schools in Tomahawk?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomahawk High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tomahawk, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tomahawk School District?
Besides Tomahawk High, Tomahawk School District also operates Tomahawk Elementary (512 students) and Tomahawk Middle (259 students). See the Tomahawk School District district page for the complete list.