Enrollment
343
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173942003990
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wesclin Sr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wesclin Sr High School
Wesclin Sr High School is a mid-sized high school in Trenton, Illinois, enrolling 343 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wesclin Cusd 3 spends $12,421 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wesclin Cusd 3 also operates Wesclin Middle School (492 students) and New Baden Elementary School (246 students) alongside Wesclin Sr High School.
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 Wesclin Sr High School compares
Wesclin Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wesclin Cusd 3, which includes Wesclin Sr High School.
$12,421
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 50.6%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Wesclin Sr High School a good school?
Wesclin Sr High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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