- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kenosha, WI
Tremper High
Federal NCES profile for Tremper High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550732000828
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tremper High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tremper High has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tremper High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Tremper High shrank from 1,540 students in 2022-23 to 1,458 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 87.2 → 84.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 550732000828 · Kenosha, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,417 enr · 16.3:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Tremper High shrank from 1,540 students in 2022-23 to 1,458 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 87.2 → 84.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Tremper High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- Bradford High
Bradford High
1,453 students
- This school
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- Lance Middle
Lance Middle
899 students
What this shows Tremper High reports 1,417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tremper High compares
Tremper High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,417 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,417
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.3%
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
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Tremper High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 67
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tremper High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lance Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tremper High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Kenosha
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Indian Trail High School and Academy
Standard public school
1,902 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Bradford High
Standard public school
1,453 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Reuther Central High
Alternative education program
358 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kenosha High School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational / career-technical school
80 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Project
Alternative education program
22 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tremper High
How many students attend Tremper High?
Tremper High has 1,417 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kenosha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,540 (2022-23) → 1,458 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tremper High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tremper High is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tremper High?
39.7% of students at Tremper High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tremper High?
The largest demographic group at Tremper High is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tremper High?
Tremper High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Tremper High rank among high schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Tremper High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Kenosha, 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 Kenosha on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Tremper High, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Mahone Middle (1,025 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.