Enrollment
1,864
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174218004222
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheaton Warrenville South H S compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheaton Warrenville South H S
Wheaton Warrenville South H S is a large high school in Wheaton, Illinois, enrolling 1,864 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,864 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Wheaton's high schools, it stands alongside Wheaton North High School (1,863 students): Wheaton Warrenville South H S is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 14.2:1).
Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton North High School (1,863 students) and Monroe Middle School (716 students) alongside Wheaton Warrenville South H S.
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 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 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
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 55% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% 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
$18,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,864 Top 3% in Illinois - larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 128.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174218004222
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 & staff
AP courses offered 20
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 266:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.8%
In-school suspensions 141
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 200, which includes Wheaton Warrenville South H S.
$18,690
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 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 | Similar 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
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Wheaton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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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 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% 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 51/100 (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 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.
Is Wheaton Warrenville South H S a good school?
Wheaton Warrenville South H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 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.