- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenfield, WI
Whitnall High
Federal NCES profile for Whitnall High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550600000661
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitnall High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitnall High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitnall High ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, WI.
School address
District: Whitnall School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550600000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Whitnall High held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550600000661 · Greenfield, WI High · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 13.7:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitnall Middle (558 students)
Whitnall High held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Whitnall High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitnall High
821 students
- Whitnall Middl
Whitnall Middle
558 students
- Hales Corners
Hales Corners Elementary
520 students
- Edgerton Eleme
Edgerton Elementary
378 students
- Core4 87
Core4
87 students
What this shows Whitnall High reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitnall High compares
Whitnall 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$13,630
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Whitnall High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitnall School District reports $13,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitnall High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnall Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hales Corners Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgerton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Core4 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitnall High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Greenfield
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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitnall High
How many students attend Whitnall High?
Whitnall High has 821 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitnall High?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitnall High is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitnall High?
23.7% of students at Whitnall High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitnall High?
The largest demographic group at Whitnall High is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Greenfield, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitnall High?
Whitnall High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Whitnall High rank among public schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitnall High ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, 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 Greenfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitnall School District?
Besides Whitnall High, Whitnall School District also operates Whitnall Middle (558 students), Hales Corners Elementary (520 students), and Edgerton Elementary (378 students). See the Whitnall School District district page for the complete list.