Enrollment
371
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551494001947
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tomahawk High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tomahawk High
Tomahawk High is a mid-sized high school in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, enrolling 371 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 559 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Tomahawk School District also operates Tomahawk Elementary (512 students) and Tomahawk Middle (259 students) alongside Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk High compares
Tomahawk 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,131
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tomahawk School District, which includes Tomahawk High.
$14,131
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 18.0%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Tomahawk on the city page.
Is Tomahawk High a good school?
Tomahawk High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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