- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wheaton, IL
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
Federal NCES profile for Wheaton Warrenville South H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174218004222
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheaton Warrenville South H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 1,864
- students enrolled
Wheaton Warrenville South H S has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheaton Warrenville South H S ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174218004222 · Wheaton, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,864 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheaton North High School (1,863 students)
Resource Investment Index #15 of 17 public schools in Wheaton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wheaton Warrenville South H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
1,864 students
- Wheaton North
Wheaton North High School
1,863 students
- Monroe Middle 716
Monroe Middle School
716 students
- Hubble Middle 679
Hubble Middle School
679 students
- Edison Middle 635
Edison Middle School
635 students
- Pleasant Hill 583
Pleasant Hill Elem School
583 students
What this shows Wheaton Warrenville South H S reports 1,864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheaton Warrenville South H S compares
Wheaton Warrenville South H S on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,864 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,864
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$19,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Wheaton Warrenville South H S is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 200, which includes Wheaton Warrenville South H S.
$19,208
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wheaton Warrenville South H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheaton Warrenville South H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Wheaton
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 (~1,864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheaton Warrenville South H S
How many students attend Wheaton Warrenville South H S?
Wheaton Warrenville South H S has 1,864 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wheaton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheaton Warrenville South H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheaton Warrenville South H S is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheaton Warrenville South H S?
The largest demographic group at Wheaton Warrenville South H S is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheaton Warrenville South H S?
Wheaton Warrenville South H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Wheaton Warrenville South H S rank among public schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheaton Warrenville South H S ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Wheaton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wheaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 200?
Besides Wheaton Warrenville South H S, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton North High School (1,863 students), Monroe Middle School (716 students), and Hubble Middle School (679 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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