- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Green Bay, WI
West High
Federal NCES profile for West 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 550582000644
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
West High shrank from 862 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 62.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 550582000644 · Green Bay, WI High · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 12.9:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Preble High (2,149 students)
West High shrank from 862 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 62.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preble High
Preble High
2,149 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
1,121 students
- East High
East High
1,119 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,025 students
- Red Smith K-8
Red Smith K-8
924 students
- This school 777
West High
777 students
What this shows West High reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How West High compares
West High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.2%
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
$15,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 14.5%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, West High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Green Bay Area Public School District reports $15,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Smith K-8 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Green Bay
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Preble High
Standard public school
2,149 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Bay Port High
Standard public school
1,966 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
East High
Standard public school
1,119 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Southwest High
Standard public school
1,025 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ashwaubenon High
Standard public school
1,024 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Green Bay Correctional Institution
Alternative education program
19 students 19:1 students per teacher
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 (~777 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about West High
How many students attend West High?
West High has 777 students enrolled. It is a high school in Green Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?
The student-teacher ratio at West High is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 West High?
68.7% of students at West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West High?
The largest demographic group at West High is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West High?
West 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 High rank among high schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Green Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides West High, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students), Edison Middle (1,121 students), and East High (1,119 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.