- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waukesha, 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 551578000528
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 57
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 larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West High has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578000528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West High held near 1,192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551578000528 · Waukesha, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,167 enr · 18.2:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (911 students)
West High held near 1,192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 65.6 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
- This school
West High
1,167 students
- North High
North High
911 students
- South High
South High
833 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- Waukesha Stem
Waukesha Stem Academy
580 students
What this shows West High reports 1,167 students on the CCD universe file.
How West High compares
West 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,167
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,969
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, West High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukesha Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Waukesha
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North High
Standard public school
911 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
South High
Standard public school
833 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
144 students 36:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Academy of Health Professions
Standard public school
112 students
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special-education school
36 students 36:1 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 (~1,167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West High
How many students attend West High?
West High has 1,167 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,194 (2022-23) → 1,192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?
The student-teacher ratio at West High is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West High?
14.7% 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 74.4% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI.
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 Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides West High, Waukesha School District also operates North High (911 students), South High (833 students), and Butler Middle (786 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.