Enrollment
563
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551704002200
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wisconsin Dells · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wisconsin Dells High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wisconsin Dells High
Wisconsin Dells High is a mid-sized high school in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Wisconsin schools and 19% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 563 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 322 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #298, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wisconsin Dells School District spends $11,758 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wisconsin Dells School District also operates Spring Hill Elementary (628 students) and Wisconsin Dells Middle School (374 students) alongside Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells High compares
Wisconsin Dells 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wisconsin Dells School District, which includes Wisconsin Dells High.
$11,758
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 14.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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. See all public schools in Wisconsin Dells on the city page.
Is Wisconsin Dells High a good school?
Wisconsin Dells High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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