Enrollment
182
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Washburn, WI
Washburn High
Federal NCES profile for Washburn High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551554001985
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washburn High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Washburn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washburn High has class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Washburn, WI.
School address
District: Washburn School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551554001985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washburn High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washburn High
Washburn High is a mid-sized high school in Washburn, Wisconsin, enrolling 182 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 182 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 283 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #270, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washburn School District also operates Washburn Elementary (285 students) and Washburn Middle (80 students) alongside Washburn 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 Washburn High compares
Washburn 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$14,674
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Washburn High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washburn School District, which includes Washburn High.
$14,674
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 40.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 Washburn High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washburn Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washburn High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washburn High
How many students attend Washburn High?
Washburn High has 182 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washburn, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn High is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washburn High?
40.9% of students at Washburn High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washburn High?
The largest demographic group at Washburn High is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Washburn, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn High?
Washburn High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Washburn High rank among public schools in Washburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Washburn, 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 Washburn on the city page.
Is Washburn High a good school?
Washburn High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 Washburn School District?
Besides Washburn High, Washburn School District also operates Washburn Elementary (285 students) and Washburn Middle (80 students). See the Washburn School District district page for the complete list.
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