- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wauwatosa, WI
West High
Federal NCES profile for West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551599002091
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- 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 #15 of 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
West High held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.1 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 551599002091 · Wauwatosa, WI High · MID · TRAD
986 enr · 14.3:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (1,043 students)
West High held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.1 → 68.0 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
- East High
East High
1,043 students
- This school
West High
986 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
782 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
570 students
- Roosevelt Elem 396
Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
- Mckinley Eleme 388
Mckinley Elementary
388 students
What this shows West High reports 986 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 986 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
986
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$13,809
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, West High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Wauwatosa School District reports $13,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | 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
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Wauwatosa
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 (~986 students)
Frequently asked questions about West High
How many students attend West High?
West High has 986 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wauwatosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,050 (2022-23) → 1,028 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?
The student-teacher ratio at West High is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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?
22.8% 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 49.4% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West High?
West High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 public schools in Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Besides West High, Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students), Longfellow Middle (782 students), and Whitman Middle (570 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.