- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westby, WI
Westby High
Federal NCES profile for Westby High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551641002146
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westby High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Westby · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westby High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westby High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westby, WI.
School address
District: Westby Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551641002146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Westby High held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 551641002146 · Westby, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 14.5:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Westby Elementary (277 students)
Westby High held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Westby High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westby High
319 students
- Westby Element
Westby Elementary
277 students
- Westby Middle
Westby Middle
272 students
- Coon Valley El 125
Coon Valley Elementary
125 students
What this shows Westby High reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westby High compares
Westby 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$14,137
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Westby High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Westby Area School District reports $14,137 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westby High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westby Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westby Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coon Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westby High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westby High
How many students attend Westby High?
Westby High has 319 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westby, WI. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westby High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westby High is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westby High?
24.7% of students at Westby High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westby High?
The largest demographic group at Westby High is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Westby, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westby High?
Westby High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Westby High rank among public schools in Westby?
By Resource Investment Index, Westby High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westby, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Westby Area School District?
Besides Westby High, Westby Area School District also operates Westby Elementary (277 students), Westby Middle (272 students), and Coon Valley Elementary (125 students). See the Westby Area School District district page for the complete list.