- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williams Bay, WI
Williams Bay High
Federal NCES profile for Williams Bay High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551674002187
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Bay High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Williams Bay · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Bay High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Bay High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Williams Bay, WI.
School address
District: Williams Bay School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551674002187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Williams Bay High shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 551674002187 · Williams Bay, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 12.1:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Bay Elementary (282 students)
Williams Bay High shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Williams Bay High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williams Bay E
Williams Bay Elementary
282 students
- This school
Williams Bay High
170 students
- Williams Bay M
Williams Bay Middle
145 students
What this shows Williams Bay High reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Bay High compares
Williams Bay High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$14,958
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Williams Bay High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Williams Bay School District reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williams Bay High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Bay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Bay Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Bay High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Bay High
How many students attend Williams Bay High?
Williams Bay High has 170 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williams Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Bay High?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Bay High is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Williams Bay High?
26.4% of students at Williams Bay High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Bay High?
The largest demographic group at Williams Bay High is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Williams Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Bay High?
Williams Bay High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Williams Bay High rank among public schools in Williams Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Bay High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Williams 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 Williams Bay School District?
Besides Williams Bay High, Williams Bay School District also operates Williams Bay Elementary (282 students) and Williams Bay Middle (145 students). See the Williams Bay School District district page for the complete list.