- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551632002138
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
West De Pere High held near 1,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 65.5 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 551632002138 · De Pere, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,050 enr · 16.2:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemlock Creek Elementary (822 students)
West De Pere High held near 1,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 65.5 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
West De Pere High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West De Pere High
1,050 students
- Hemlock Creek
Hemlock Creek Elementary
822 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary
623 students
- West De Pere I
West De Pere Intermediate School
561 students
- West De Pere M
West De Pere Middle
546 students
- Phantom Knight 22
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
22 students
What this shows West De Pere High reports 1,050 students on the CCD universe file.
How West De Pere High compares
West De Pere 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,007
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
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.
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
District finance for West De Pere School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,050 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,055 (2022-23) → 1,078 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.