Enrollment
170
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551674002187
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Williams Bay · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Bay High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams Bay High
Williams Bay High is a mid-sized high school in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 170 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #244, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Williams Bay School District also operates Williams Bay Elementary (282 students) and Williams Bay Middle (145 students) alongside Williams Bay High.
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 Williams Bay High compares
Williams Bay High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williams Bay School District, which includes Williams Bay High.
$15,128
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.2%
State 5.3%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Williams Bay on the city page.
Is Williams Bay High a good school?
Williams Bay High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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