- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trenton, IL
Wesclin Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Wesclin Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173942003990
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesclin Sr High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 343
- students enrolled
Wesclin Sr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wesclin Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trenton, IL.
School address
District: Wesclin Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 173942003990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Wesclin Sr High School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 173942003990 · Trenton, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Wesclin Middle School (492 students)
Wesclin Sr High School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wesclin Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wesclin Middle
Wesclin Middle School
492 students
- This school
Wesclin Sr High School
343 students
- New Baden Elem
New Baden Elementary School
246 students
- Trenton Elem S
Trenton Elem School
207 students
What this shows Wesclin Sr High School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wesclin Sr High School compares
Wesclin Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$12,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Wesclin Sr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Wesclin Cusd 3 reports $12,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wesclin Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesclin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Baden Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trenton Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wesclin Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wesclin Sr High School
How many students attend Wesclin Sr High School?
Wesclin Sr High School has 343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trenton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesclin Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesclin Sr High School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesclin Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Wesclin Sr High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Trenton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesclin Sr High School?
Wesclin Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Wesclin Sr High School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wesclin Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trenton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wesclin Cusd 3?
Besides Wesclin Sr High School, Wesclin Cusd 3 also operates Wesclin Middle School (492 students), New Baden Elementary School (246 students), and Trenton Elem School (207 students). See the Wesclin Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.