- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whitefish Bay, WI
Whitefish Bay High
Federal NCES profile for Whitefish Bay High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551662002170
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitefish Bay High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Whitefish Bay · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 0.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitefish Bay High has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitefish Bay High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whitefish Bay, WI.
School address
District: Whitefish Bay School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551662002170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Whitefish Bay High held near 906 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 551662002170 · Whitefish Bay, WI High · MID · TRAD
945 enr · 15.5:1 · 0.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Richards Elementary (680 students)
Whitefish Bay High held near 906 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Whitefish Bay High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitefish Bay High
945 students
- Richards Eleme
Richards Elementary
680 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
624 students
- Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay Middle
612 students
What this shows Whitefish Bay High reports 945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitefish Bay High compares
Whitefish Bay 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.0% | ▼ 100% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,918
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 6.9%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Whitefish Bay High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Whitefish Bay School District reports $12,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitefish Bay High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitefish Bay Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitefish Bay High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~945 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitefish Bay High
How many students attend Whitefish Bay High?
Whitefish Bay High has 945 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whitefish Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 906 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitefish Bay High?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitefish Bay High is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitefish Bay High?
0.0% of students at Whitefish Bay High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitefish Bay High?
The largest demographic group at Whitefish Bay High is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Whitefish Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitefish Bay High?
Whitefish Bay High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Whitefish Bay High rank among public schools in Whitefish Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitefish Bay High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay School District?
Besides Whitefish Bay High, Whitefish Bay School District also operates Richards Elementary (680 students), Cumberland Elementary (624 students), and Whitefish Bay Middle (612 students). See the Whitefish Bay School District district page for the complete list.