- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Balsam Lake, WI
Unity High
Federal NCES profile for Unity High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550075000098
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Balsam Lake · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Unity High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unity High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Balsam Lake, WI.
School address
District: Unity School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550075000098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Unity High held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 550075000098 · Balsam Lake, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 13.9:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Elementary (385 students)
Unity High held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Unity High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unity Elementa
Unity Elementary
385 students
- This school
Unity High
292 students
- Unity Middle
Unity Middle
238 students
What this shows Unity High reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unity High compares
Unity 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$14,863
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Unity High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Unity School District reports $14,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unity High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unity Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unity High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unity High
How many students attend Unity High?
Unity High has 292 students enrolled. It is a high school in Balsam Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity High?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity High is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Unity High?
42.6% of students at Unity High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity High?
The largest demographic group at Unity High is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Balsam Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity High?
Unity High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Unity High rank among public schools in Balsam Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Unity High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Balsam Lake, 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 Unity School District?
Besides Unity High, Unity School District also operates Unity Elementary (385 students) and Unity Middle (238 students). See the Unity School District district page for the complete list.