- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wisconsin Dells, WI
Wisconsin Dells High
Federal NCES profile for Wisconsin Dells High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551704002200
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisconsin Dells High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wisconsin Dells · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisconsin Dells High has class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Dells High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Dells School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551704002200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Wisconsin Dells High held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 551704002200 · Wisconsin Dells, WI High · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 17.1:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Hill Elementary (628 students)
Wisconsin Dells High held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wisconsin Dells High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Hill El
Spring Hill Elementary
628 students
- This school
Wisconsin Dells High
563 students
- Wisconsin Dell
Wisconsin Dells Middle School
374 students
- Lake Delton El 203
Lake Delton Elementary
203 students
What this shows Wisconsin Dells High reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wisconsin Dells High compares
Wisconsin Dells 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$12,853
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Wisconsin Dells High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Wisconsin Dells School District reports $12,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wisconsin Dells High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Dells Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Delton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisconsin Dells High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Dells High
How many students attend Wisconsin Dells High?
Wisconsin Dells High has 563 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wisconsin Dells, WI. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Dells High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Dells High is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wisconsin Dells High?
41.1% of students at Wisconsin Dells High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisconsin Dells High?
The largest demographic group at Wisconsin Dells High is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisconsin Dells High?
Wisconsin Dells High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Wisconsin Dells High rank among public schools in Wisconsin Dells?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Dells High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wisconsin Dells, 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 Wisconsin Dells School District?
Besides Wisconsin Dells High, Wisconsin Dells School District also operates Spring Hill Elementary (628 students), Wisconsin Dells Middle School (374 students), and Lake Delton Elementary (203 students). See the Wisconsin Dells School District district page for the complete list.