- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waupun, WI
Waupun Area Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Waupun Area Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551587002045
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waupun Area Senior High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Waupun · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waupun Area Senior High has class sizes larger than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waupun Area Senior High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waupun, WI.
School address
District: Waupun School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551587002045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Waupun Area Senior High held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 551587002045 · Waupun, WI High · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 22.5:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock River Intermediate (585 students)
Waupun Area Senior High held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Waupun Area Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waupun Area Senior High
832 students
- Rock River Int
Rock River Intermediate
585 students
- Meadow View Pr 324
Meadow View Primary
324 students
- Waupun Area Ju 299
Waupun Area Junior High
299 students
- School for Agr 128
School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies
128 students
What this shows Waupun Area Senior High reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waupun Area Senior High compares
Waupun Area Senior 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 56% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 95% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Waupun Area Senior High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Waupun School District reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waupun Area Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock River Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waupun Area Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waupun Area Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waupun Area Senior High
How many students attend Waupun Area Senior High?
Waupun Area Senior High has 832 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waupun, WI. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waupun Area Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waupun Area Senior High is 22.5:1, which is 56% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waupun Area Senior High?
28.9% of students at Waupun Area Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waupun Area Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Waupun Area Senior High is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Waupun, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waupun Area Senior High?
Waupun Area Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Waupun Area Senior High rank among public schools in Waupun?
By Resource Investment Index, Waupun Area Senior High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waupun, 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 Waupun School District?
Besides Waupun Area Senior High, Waupun School District also operates Rock River Intermediate (585 students), Meadow View Primary (324 students), and Waupun Area Junior High (299 students). See the Waupun School District district page for the complete list.