Enrollment
1,085
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Bend, WI
West High
Federal NCES profile for West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551629002135
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West High has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in West Bend, WI.
School address
District: West Bend School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551629002135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at West High
West High is a large high school in West Bend, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,085 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 92% of Wisconsin schools and 37% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,085 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among West Bend's high schools, it stands alongside East High (854 students): West High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 14.7:1).
West Bend School District also operates East High (854 students) and Badger Middle (714 students) alongside West 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 High compares
West 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,085
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% 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
$13,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, West High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bend School District, which includes West High.
$13,362
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.7%
Federal 9.3%
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Badger Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverbrook Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decorah Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fair Park Elementary | 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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in West Bend
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 (~1,085 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West High
How many students attend West High?
West High has 1,085 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Bend, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?
The student-teacher ratio at West High is 19.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West High?
24.0% 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 84.1% of enrollment, in West Bend, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West High?
West High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 High rank among public schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in West Bend, 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 West Bend on the city page.
Is West High a good school?
West High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Bend School District?
Besides West High, West Bend School District also operates East High (854 students), Badger Middle (714 students), and Silverbrook Intermediate (704 students). See the West Bend School District district page for the complete list.
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