- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waunakee, WI
Waunakee High
Federal NCES profile for Waunakee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551581002030
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waunakee High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Waunakee · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waunakee High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waunakee High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Waunakee, WI.
School address
District: Waunakee Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551581002030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Waunakee High held near 1,346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.2 → 101.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 551581002030 · Waunakee, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,335 enr · 13.5:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Waunakee Middle (667 students)
Waunakee High held near 1,346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.2 → 101.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waunakee High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waunakee High
1,335 students
- Waunakee Middl
Waunakee Middle
667 students
- Waunakee Inter
Waunakee Intermediate
661 students
- Waunakee Herit
Waunakee Heritage Elementary
537 students
- Waunakee Prair 531
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
531 students
- Arboretum Elem 435
Arboretum Elementary
435 students
What this shows Waunakee High reports 1,335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waunakee High compares
Waunakee 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 85% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,335 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,335
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$15,152
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Waunakee High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waunakee Community School District reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waunakee High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waunakee Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Heritage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waunakee Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arboretum Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waunakee High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waunakee High
How many students attend Waunakee High?
Waunakee High has 1,335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waunakee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,327 (2022-23) → 1,346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waunakee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waunakee High is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Waunakee High?
5.9% of students at Waunakee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waunakee High?
The largest demographic group at Waunakee High is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Waunakee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waunakee High?
Waunakee High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Waunakee High rank among public schools in Waunakee?
By Resource Investment Index, Waunakee High ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Waunakee, 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 Waunakee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waunakee Community School District?
Besides Waunakee High, Waunakee Community School District also operates Waunakee Middle (667 students), Waunakee Intermediate (661 students), and Waunakee Heritage Elementary (537 students). See the Waunakee Community School District district page for the complete list.