Enrollment
1,050
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · De Pere, WI
West De Pere High
Federal NCES profile for West De Pere High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551632002138
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West De Pere High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in De Pere · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West De Pere High has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West De Pere High ranks #5 of 12 public schools in De Pere, WI.
School address
District: West De Pere School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551632002138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West De Pere High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at West De Pere High
West De Pere High is a lower-poverty, large high school in De Pere, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,050 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,050 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among De Pere's high schools, it stands alongside De Pere High (1,466 students): West De Pere High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 16.1:1).
West De Pere School District also operates Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students) and Westwood Elementary (623 students) alongside West De Pere 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 West De Pere High compares
West De Pere 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,050
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 76.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, West De Pere High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West De Pere School District, which includes West De Pere High.
$13,166
Per student
-12%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 50.2%
Federal 8.7%
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 West De Pere High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West De Pere Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West De Pere Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phantom Knight School of Opportunity | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West De Pere High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in De Pere
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,050 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West De Pere High
How many students attend West De Pere High?
West De Pere High has 1,050 students enrolled. It is a high school in De Pere, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West De Pere High?
The student-teacher ratio at West De Pere High is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West De Pere High?
16.2% of students at West De Pere High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West De Pere High?
The largest demographic group at West De Pere High is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in De Pere, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West De Pere High?
West De Pere High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 West De Pere High rank among public schools in De Pere?
By Resource Investment Index, West De Pere High ranks #5 of 12 public schools in De Pere, 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 De Pere on the city page.
Is West De Pere High a good school?
West De Pere High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 West De Pere School District?
Besides West De Pere High, West De Pere School District also operates Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students), Westwood Elementary (623 students), and West De Pere Intermediate School (561 students). See the West De Pere School District district page for the complete list.
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