- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Viroqua, WI
Viroqua High
Federal NCES profile for Viroqua High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551536001976
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viroqua High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Viroqua · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Viroqua High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viroqua High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Viroqua, WI.
School address
District: Viroqua Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551536001976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Viroqua High held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551536001976 · Viroqua, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 13.1:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Viroqua Elementary (276 students)
Viroqua High held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Viroqua High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Viroqua High
301 students
- Viroqua Elemen
Viroqua Elementary
276 students
- Viroqua Middle
Viroqua Middle
253 students
- Viroqua Area M
Viroqua Area Montessori School
147 students
- Laurel High 43
Laurel High
43 students
- Vernon County 18
Vernon County Area Better Futures High
18 students
What this shows Viroqua High reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viroqua High compares
Viroqua 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$15,935
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Viroqua High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Viroqua Area School District reports $15,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viroqua High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viroqua Area Montessori School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon County Area Better Futures High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viroqua High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Viroqua
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viroqua High
How many students attend Viroqua High?
Viroqua High has 301 students enrolled. It is a high school in Viroqua, WI. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viroqua High?
The student-teacher ratio at Viroqua High is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Viroqua High?
35.3% of students at Viroqua High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viroqua High?
The largest demographic group at Viroqua High is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Viroqua, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viroqua High?
Viroqua High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Viroqua High rank among high schools in Viroqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Viroqua High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Viroqua, 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 Viroqua on the city page.
What other schools are in Viroqua Area School District?
Besides Viroqua High, Viroqua Area School District also operates Viroqua Elementary (276 students), Viroqua Middle (253 students), and Viroqua Area Montessori School (147 students). See the Viroqua Area School District district page for the complete list.