- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551629002135
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West High held near 1,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551629002135 · West Bend, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,085 enr · 19.7:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (854 students)
West High held near 1,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 54.9 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
- This school
West High
1,085 students
- East High
East High
854 students
- Badger Middle
Badger Middle
714 students
- Silverbrook In
Silverbrook Intermediate
704 students
- Decorah Elemen 349
Decorah Elementary
349 students
- Fair Park Elem 345
Fair Park Elementary
345 students
What this shows West High reports 1,085 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,410
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 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.
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
District finance for West Bend School District reports $13,410 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 | 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
- 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.
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 (~1,085 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,075 (2022-23) → 1,073 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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 49/100 (higher 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 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.
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.