- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551554001985
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Washburn · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Washburn High held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551554001985 · Washburn, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 15.2:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Elementary (285 students)
Washburn High held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Washburn High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn Eleme
Washburn Elementary
285 students
- This school
Washburn High
182 students
- Washburn Middl 80
Washburn Middle
80 students
What this shows Washburn High reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washburn High compares
Washburn 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,454
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Washburn School District reports $15,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 24/100 (lower 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 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.
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.