Enrollment
186
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Webster, WI
Webster High
Federal NCES profile for Webster High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551623002099
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster High has class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Webster, WI.
School address
District: Webster School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551623002099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster High
Webster High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Webster, Wisconsin, enrolling 186 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Webster High is leaner than roughly 86% of Wisconsin schools and 28% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #135, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 186 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Webster School District also operates Webster Elementary (248 students) and Webster Middle (184 students) alongside Webster 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 Webster High compares
Webster 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$15,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 75.8%
Two or More 14.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Webster High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster School District, which includes Webster High.
$15,855
Per student
+6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.2%
State 14.1%
Federal 12.7%
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 Webster High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Webster High
How many students attend Webster High?
Webster High has 186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Webster, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster High?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster High is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Webster High?
54.0% of students at Webster High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster High?
The largest demographic group at Webster High is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Webster, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster High?
Webster High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Webster High rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Webster, 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 Webster on the city page.
Is Webster High a good school?
Webster High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Webster School District?
Besides Webster High, Webster School District also operates Webster Elementary (248 students) and Webster Middle (184 students). See the Webster School District district page for the complete list.
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